Holarrhena
Holarrhena pubescens
Also known as: Tellicherry Bark
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, DR Congo, India, Kenya, Laos, Malawi, Malaya, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Holarrhena
- Species:
- Holarrhena pubescens
- USDA Symbol:
- HOPU7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from rootstock after fire or coppicing; commonly found in fire-prone dry deciduous forests of South Asia.
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
- Notes:
- native to tropical and subtropical regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment. Fresh seeds show higher germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI