Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Pteralyxia

Species:

Pteralyxia kauaiensis

USDA Symbol:

PTKA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

800 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to wet forests of Kauai