African Oil Bean Tree

Pentaclethra macrophylla, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerShade ProviderMulch MakerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

African NutmegPycnanthus angolensis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Gnemon TreeGnetum gnemon

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Stuhlmann's Tallow TreeAllanblackia stuhlmannii

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Clustering Fishtail PalmCaryota mitis

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Yellow MombinSpondias mombin

Nitrogen Fixation

White SirisAlbizia procera

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Bitter KolaGarcinia kola

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Calabash NutmegMonodora myristica

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Pracaxi Oil TreePentaclethra macroloba

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

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationOil ProductionTimberSoil ImprovementErosion Control

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-InflammatoryDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does African Oil Bean Tree grow in?

African Oil Bean Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is African Oil Bean Tree a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for African Oil Bean Tree?

Good companions for African Oil Bean Tree include African Nutmeg, Gnemon Tree, Stuhlmann's Tallow Tree, Clustering Fishtail Palm, Yellow Mombin.

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