Coin-Leaf Desmodium
Grona styracifolia
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hainan, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Palau, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Grona
- Species:
- Grona styracifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- DEST5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
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 subtropical regions with seasonal rainfall