Chaulmoogra
Hydnocarpus kurzii
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
Internet Archive Book Images (www.flickr.com),Internet Archive Book Images (www.flickr.com),Unknown author Unknown author,Salim_Khandoker,Salim_Khandoker,Indian artist,,,Bolton, E. Richards (Edward Richards), 1878-1939 Revis, Cecil, 1875- joint author,Bombay Natural History Society,Bombay Natural History Society,Kirtikar, Kanhoba Ranchoddas, 1849-1917
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Achariaceae
- Genus:
- Hydnocarpus
- Species:
- Hydnocarpus kurzii
- USDA Symbol:
- HYKU
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments