Inocarpus fagifer
Inocarpus fagifer
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Christmas I., Fiji, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, New Guinea, Philippines, Santa Cruz Is., Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tonga, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Inocarpus
- Species:
- Inocarpus fagifer
- USDA Symbol:
- INFA3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bats, birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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 fertile soils near coastal areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; recalcitrant seeds lose viability quickly if dried.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI