Purple Mombin

Spondiaspurpurea

Family
Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Spondias (SPON-dee-as)
Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

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| December 2015 | neutral

Accordingly in the information to Purple Mombin here at Dave´s Garden, it indicates that the scientific name Spondia, means Plum in gre...Read More

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North Andrews Gardens, FL | May 2012 | neutral

GROWS VERY EASILY IN SOUTHEAST ,OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA. IT WAS LIVING ON MY PROPERTY WHEN I BOUGHT THIS HOME.

SOUTH AMERI...Read More

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