Chloranthus officinalis
Chloranthus officinalis
- Native to:
- Andaman Is. | Bangladesh | Bismarck Archipelago | Borneo | Cambodia | China | India | Jawa | Laos | Lesser Sunda Is. | Malaya | Maluku | Myanmar | Nepal | New Guinea | Philippines | Sulawesi | Sumatera | Thailand | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Chloranthaceae
- Genus:
- Chloranthus
- Species:
- Chloranthus officinalis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Shrub
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- pollinators
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds may show irregular germination and benefit from fresh seed collection. Light is not required for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI