Botanical Profile
Schleichera oleosa is a tropical deciduous tree from the Sapindaceae family.
Scientific Name
Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken Synonym: Pistacia oleosa Lour.
Local Name
Kusum Tree, Kesambi (Indonesia)
Native Habitat
Native to South and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, India, and Thailand. It grows in tropical seasonal forests, dry lowlands, and warm monsoon climates.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds germinate better when fresh and kept consistently warm and moist.
Germination Timeframe
2–6 weeks
Growing Condition
Prefers full sun, moderate humidity, and well-draining soil. Ideal temperatures range between 24–34°C and the species tolerates seasonal drought once established.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its ecological importance, oil-producing seeds, and adaptability to tropical dry climates.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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