Description
A beautiful large shrub or small tree widely distributed from tropical Africa to Southern Asia between 100 and 2400 m elevation. It has glossy green leaves and small, dark purplish, plum-like, edible and tasty fruits that are eaten fresh or made into jellies or jams. It is a very fast growing plant and can bear fruit after only a few years. It is best suited to tropical and some warm temperate climates in USDA Zones 10 and above and popular for planting hedges.
Germination Guide
🌍 Africa and tropical and temperate parts of Asia
Moderate
Flacourtia indica is a multipurpose tree native to tropical regions of Africa and India. Seeds germinate readily but require specific conditions including alternating temperatures and well-draining soil kept moist. Poor seed lot quality rather than dormancy presents main propagation challenges.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
28 – 80 days
Temperature
Min 10°C
Ideal 20°C
Max 48°C
🌡️ Temperature alternation recommended
— Daily temperature fluctuations are necessary and critical for germination; high germination rates (>70%) achieved at alternating temperatures
Substrate moisture
💧 Medium
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Seed Pre-treatment
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Soaking
Imbibition curves suggest lack of physical dormancy
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Mechanical scarification
Seed coat treatment may help; seeds with non-deep physiological dormancy benefit from chipping
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Additional notes
GA3 application results in high final germination regardless of temperature or photoperiod
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
well-draining sandy compost, sandy clay soils
Recommended container
seed beds in shade, well-draining containers
Growing Tips
Germination occurs near soil surface; light not required but alternating temperatures essential; GA3 treatment can improve results; seeds disperse naturally by birds
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