Philippine Tung

Reutealis trisperma

Native to:
Philippines

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Genus:
Reutealis
Species:
Reutealis trisperma
USDA Symbol:
RETR

Growth Characteristics

Height:
2500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds

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:
native to tropical regions with high rainfall

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Fresh seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Seeds are short-lived and should be sown soon after collection.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI