Borneo Camphor
Dryobalanops aromatica
- Native to:
- Borneo, Malaya, Sumatera
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Dipterocarpaceae
- Genus:
- Dryobalanops
- Species:
- Dryobalanops aromatica
- USDA Symbol:
- DRAR9
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 6500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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 primary lowland tropical forests
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are recalcitrant and must be sown fresh; viability is lost rapidly upon drying.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI