Rhus taitensis
Rhus taitensis
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Fiji, Guam, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, Marianas, New Guinea, Niue, Palau, Philippines, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Tonga, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Anacardiaceae
- Genus:
- Rhus
- Species:
- Rhus taitensis
- USDA Symbol:
- RHTA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from roots after fire or cutting; typical of Rhus genus fire tolerance.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate