Timor Ryssopterys

Stigmaphyllon timoriense

Native to:
Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Taiwan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malpighiaceae
Genus:
Stigmaphyllon
Species:
Stigmaphyllon timoriense
USDA Symbol:
STTI4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to coastal and open forest areas