Burmese Lacquer
Gluta usitata
- Native to:
- India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
Len Worthington (www.flickr.com),Nathaniel Wallich,Nathaniel Wallich,Lannafolium,Lannafolium,Lannafolium,photo de K.R. Basu, dans Indian medicinal plants, Plates vol. 2 t. 277 (1918),Iridescent,Pangalau,Curtis, Charles M.; Drake, S. A.; Gorachaud.; Treuttel and Würtz.; Vishnupersaud.; Wallich, N.,Curtis, Charles M.; Drake, S. A.; Gorachaud.; Treuttel and Würtz.; Vishnupersaud.; Wallich, N.,Len Worthington (www.flickr.com)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Anacardiaceae
- Genus:
- Gluta
- Species:
- Gluta usitata
- USDA Symbol:
- MEUS
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
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:
- native to tropical forests, prefers organic-rich soil