Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Putranjivaceae

Genus:

Drypetes

Species:

Drypetes dolichocarpa

USDA Symbol:

DRDO3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

1000 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 tropical forest regions