Pracaxi Oil Tree

Pentaclethra macroloba, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Giant Velvet BeanMucuna gigantea

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Abiu CutitePouteria macrophylla

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Stink BeanParkia speciosa

Nitrogen Fixation

BellotaBeilschmiedia pendula

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

African Oil Bean TreePentaclethra macrophylla

Congeners with similar large tree growth forms compete intensively for light and soil resources

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationOil Seed ProductionTimber Production

Edible Parts

Seeds (Oil)

Medicinal Uses

Seed Oil For Skin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Pracaxi Oil Tree grow in?

Pracaxi Oil Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Pracaxi Oil Tree a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Pracaxi Oil Tree is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Pracaxi Oil Tree?

Good companions for Pracaxi Oil Tree include Giant Velvet Bean, Abiu Cutite, Stink Bean, Bellota.

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