Tubaroot
Derris montana
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Jawa, Malaya, New Guinea, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Derris
- Species:
- Derris montana
- USDA Symbol:
- PAMO21
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Vine
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
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 riverbanks and forested areas
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat typical of Fabaceae; scarification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI