Guettarda speciosa
Guettarda speciosa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Guettarda
- Species:
- Guettarda speciosa
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Native Range
United States: Guam, Palau, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal areas with salty conditions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are soaked in water to remove any inhibitors and allow full imbibition prior to sowing. Seeds are then sown into deep flats and covered with composted leaf mold.
Establishment: Blaw is indigenous from eastern Africa and tropical Asia, northern Australia to the Marshall Islands and southeastern Polynesia, but not to Hawaii. It is a common coastal strand plant. Mature fruits are hard, ovoid, and yellow-green that turn black at maturity. Fruits are collected throughout the year.
Source: npn.rngr.net