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

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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