Annonaceae

Mkilua fragrans

Fragrant Mkilua · Mkilua

Small/Medium Tree

IUCN: VulnerableRare speciesNotes pending review

Size

Quantity

4 large available right now.

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About

This charming small to medium-sized tree is valued for its attractive, glossy foliage and often perfumed flowers. It adds an elegant touch with its compact canopy and subtle beauty.

Where it works in Kilifi

Ideal for a sunny or partially shaded spot in well-drained coastal soils, it serves as an excellent specimen tree, provides light shade, or integrates well into mixed indigenous plantings. Allow adequate space for its mature spread, typically a few metres.

Growing notes

This species exhibits a moderate growth rate and, once established, is remarkably drought-tolerant, requiring minimal supplemental watering. It thrives in the warm, humid conditions typical of the Kilifi coast and is generally pest-free.

Sources

Drafted from: Gemini 2.5 Flash. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.