Cymodocea
Oceana serrulata
- Native to:
- Aldabra, Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Caroline Is., Comoros, Egypt, Eritrea, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, India, Jawa, Kenya, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Socotra, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Sulawesi, Tanzania, Vietnam, Yemen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cymodoceaceae
- Genus:
- Oceana
- Species:
- Oceana serrulata
- USDA Symbol:
- CYSE10
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in coastal regions with poor soil fertility