Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Primulaceae

Genus:

Embelia

Species:

Embelia palauensis

USDA Symbol:

EMPA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to forested areas in Palau