Tabernaemontana rotensis ⚠️ Threatened
Tabernaemontana pandacaqui
- Native to:
- Australia, Borneo, China, Fiji, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Society Is., Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tuamotu, Vanuatu
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Tabernaemontana
- Species:
- Tabernaemontana pandacaqui
- USDA Symbol:
- TARO3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; seeds lose viability quickly when dried.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI