Pianggu
Horsfieldia irya
Also known as: Horsfieldia amklaal
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Jawa, Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Akshay Surendra
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myristicaceae
- Genus:
- Horsfieldia
- Species:
- Horsfieldia irya
- USDA Symbol:
- HOIR2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
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:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in tropical forest conditions