Laurel-Leaf Snailseed
Pachygone laurifolia
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Jawa, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Philippines, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Menispermaceae
- Genus:
- Pachygone
- Species:
- Pachygone laurifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- COLA20
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
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:
- native to tropical forest understories