Sarcolobus
Sarcolobus retusus
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Guam, Maluku, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Vanuatu
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Sarcolobus
- Species:
- Sarcolobus retusus
- USDA Symbol:
- SARE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers coastal and riverine habitats