Wild Sage
Gmelina philippensis
- Native to:
- Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
Dick Culbert (www.flickr.com) from Gibsons, B.C., Canada,KATHERINE WAGNER-REISS,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Judgefloro,Judgefloro,Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,KATHERINE WAGNER-REISS,KATHERINE WAGNER-REISS,Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,M108t,M108t,Judgefloro
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Gmelina
- Species:
- Gmelina philippensis
- USDA Symbol:
- GMPH
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic-rich soil in tropical regions