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Maranthes corymbosa
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Guam, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Santa Cruz Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand
Ben Lewis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Chrysobalanaceae
- Genus:
- Maranthes
- Species:
- Maranthes corymbosa
- USDA Symbol:
- MACO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3000 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
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- 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:
- thrives in tropical forest conditions