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Pisonia aculeata
- Native to:
- Aldabra, Andaman Is., Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Borneo, Brazil, Cambodia, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Guatemala, Hainan, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Jawa, Kenya, Laos, Leeward Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicaragua, Nicobar Is., Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Southwest Caribbean, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Uganda, United States, Vanuatu, Venezuelan Antilles, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, Windward Is., Yemen
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Nyctaginaceae
- Genus:
- Pisonia
- Species:
- Pisonia aculeata
- USDA Symbol:
- PIAC2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree , Vine
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- green, white
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★★☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
bougainvillea caterpillar moth (Asciodes gordialis), Lamprolophus lithella, Nealyda pisoniae, Scelorthus pisoniella, somber carpet moth (Disclisioprocta stellata), Synchlora herbaria, Tawny Phosphor (Triphosa haesitata)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Nealyda pisoniae
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Common in coastal and island habitats