Caroline Macaranga
Macaranga carolinensis
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Gilbert Is., Guam, Palau, Sulawesi
Dana Lee Ling (www.inaturalist.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Macaranga
- Species:
- Macaranga carolinensis
- USDA Symbol:
- MACA25
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- 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:
- Prefers forested areas with organic matter
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Seeds are soaked in water to remove any inhibitors and to allow full imbibition of seeds prior to sowing. Seeds are then sown into deep flats (1X2') and covered with composted leaf mold.
Establishment: Bith is an endemic species to the Caroline islands. It inhabits coastal strand forest and interior island forests on limestone bedrock. No conflicting information found in the protocol.
Source: npn.rngr.net