Jointfir
Gnetum buchholzianum
- Native to:
- Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Gabon, Nigeria
Internet Archive Book Images (www.flickr.com),Balfour, Isaac Bayley, 1853-1922 Thaxter, Roland, 1858-1932 Blackman, Vernon Herbert, 1872-,United States. Forest Service United States. Agency for International Development
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Gnetophyta | - Mormon tea and other gnetophytes
- Family:
- Gnetaceae
- Genus:
- Gnetum
- Species:
- Gnetum buchholzianum
- USDA Symbol:
- GNBU
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers forested areas with organic matter