Pericopsis mooniana
Pericopsis mooniana
- Native to:
- Borneo, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Pericopsis
- Species:
- Pericopsis mooniana
- USDA Symbol:
- PEMO13
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, white
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, 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:
- prefers fertile soils in tropical regions