Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Melastomataceae

Genus:

Astronidium

Species:

Astronidium palauense

USDA Symbol:

ASPA37

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical forest regions