Sacred Garlic Pear
Crateva religiosa
Also known as: Crateva
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Fiji, Gilbert Is., Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tuamotu, Vanuatu, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Capparaceae
- Genus:
- Crateva
- Species:
- Crateva religiosa
- USDA Symbol:
- CRRE12
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers riverbanks and floodplains in native habitat