Pianggu
Horsfieldia irya
Also known as: Horsfieldia amklaal
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., 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
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- 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