Terminalia samoensis
Terminalia samoensis
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Gilbert Is., Guam, Marianas, Marshall Is., Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Phoenix Is., Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Tokelau-Manihiki, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
J.M.Garg
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Combretaceae
- Genus:
- Terminalia
- Species:
- Terminalia samoensis
- USDA Symbol:
- TESA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- 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, insects
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal areas, tolerates salt spray