Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Derris

Species:

Derris elliptica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Native Range

United States: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers riverbanks and forest edges