Smythea lanceata
Smythea lanceata
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Fiji, Guam, Malaya, Maluku, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Santa Cruz Is., Seychelles, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vanuatu
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rhamnaceae
- Genus:
- Smythea
- Species:
- Smythea lanceata
- USDA Symbol:
- SMLA4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Prefers coastal regions with sandy substrates