Caskfruit
Doliocarpus major
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States
iNaturalist: © nonomay (iNaturalist #347350708)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Dilleniaceae
- Genus:
- Doliocarpus
- Species:
- Doliocarpus major
- USDA Symbol:
- DOMA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers undisturbed forest floors