Tubercled Horsfieldia
Horsfieldia tuberculata
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Guam, New Guinea, Palau, Solomon Is.
National Museum of Natural History (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myristicaceae
- Genus:
- Horsfieldia
- Species:
- Horsfieldia tuberculata
- USDA Symbol:
- HOTU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
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 rainforests, prefers humid conditions