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Maranthes corymbosa
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, 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:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
- 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