Melanolepis multiglandulosa
Melanolepis multiglandulosa
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Nansei-shoto, New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand
Obsidian Soul
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Melanolepis
- Species:
- Melanolepis multiglandulosa
- USDA Symbol:
- MEMU10
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from roots after fire or cutting; considered a pioneer species in disturbed areas.
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