Neisosperma
Neisosperma oppositifolia
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Andaman Is., Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., Chagos Archipelago, China, Cocos (Keeling) Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Gilbert Is., Jawa, Laccadive Is., Line Is., Malaya, Maldives, Maluku, Marianas, Marshall Is., Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Philippines, Samoa, Seychelles, Society Is., Solomon Is., South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Tokelau-Manihiki, Tonga, Tubuai Is., Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Angela K. Kepler
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Neisosperma
- Species:
- Neisosperma oppositifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- NEOP
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal regions, tolerates saline conditions