Dolichandrone spathacea

Dolichandrone spathacea

Native to:
Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Santa Cruz Is., Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Bignoniaceae
Genus:
Dolichandrone
Species:
Dolichandrone spathacea
USDA Symbol:
DOSP3

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bats, insects
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found in mangrove areas