Silk Bay
Tamala humilis
- Native to:
- United States
Dsandii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lauraceae
- Genus:
- Tamala
- Species:
- Tamala humilis
- USDA Symbol:
- PEHU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Red-humped caterpillar moth (Schizura concinna), Tulip-tree beauty (Epimecis hortaria), Urodus parvula, Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes), Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from lignotuber after fire; part of fire-prone Australian heathland and woodland ecosystems.
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 undisturbed forest floors