Combretaceae
Terminalia prunioides
Purple-pod Cluster-leaf · Mwangati, Mwangati punda
Canopy/Emergment Tree
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About
This small, deciduous tree typically grows 2.5 to 15 metres tall, featuring pale grey to grey-black, deeply fissured bark. Its small, dark green leaves are clustered on short, spiky branchlets, and it produces starry, cream-white flowers with an unpleasant scent. The distinctive fruit is a winged samara, maturing to a striking purplish-brown or deep red colour.
Where it works in Kilifi
Ideal for coastal Kilifi gardens and landscapes, this tree thrives in full sun and well-drained sandy or loamy soils, including saline areas. It is suitable for xeriscaping, providing shade, or as a specimen tree in hot, frost-free conditions.
Growing notes
A very slow-growing deciduous tree, it is highly drought tolerant once established, requiring watering only every 2-3 weeks. It thrives in frost-free environments and prefers well-draining soil.
Sources
Researched with web grounding from: theferns.info, wikipedia.org, capriviflora.com, worldagroforestry.org, earthone.io, picturethisai.com. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.