Arborescente Rattan
Polystemma guatemalense
- Native to:
- Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua
Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi (MPEG) (en.wikipedia.org),Franz Xaver
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Polystemma
- Species:
- Polystemma guatemalense
- USDA Symbol:
- MAQU2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical regions, prefers organic matter