Hawai'I Roughbush
Paratrophis pendulina
- Native to:
- Australia, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Hawaii, Marianas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Norfolk Is., Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu
iNaturalist: © icephoenix07 (iNaturalist #352116392)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Moraceae
- Genus:
- Paratrophis
- Species:
- Paratrophis pendulina
- USDA Symbol:
- STPE3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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 forested areas with high organic matter