Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Phyllanthaceae

Genus:

Bischofia

Species:

Bischofia javanica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers fertile soils in tropical regions