Queen Coralbead
Nephroia orbiculata
- Native to:
- China, Cook Is., Hainan, Hawaii, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Philippines, Pitcairn Is., Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tubuai Is., Vietnam
iNaturalist: © tony2148 (iNaturalist #144906469)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Menispermaceae
- Genus:
- Nephroia
- Species:
- Nephroia orbiculata
- USDA Symbol:
- COOR11
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
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 shaded forest floors
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.