Psychotria insularum
Psychotria insularum
- Native to:
- Niue, Samoa, Society Is., Tonga, Wallis-Futuna Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Psychotria
- Species:
- Psychotria insularum
- USDA Symbol:
- PSIN10
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded understory environments
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Seeds from wet habitats generally do not require any pre-treatment. However, they need to have the pulp completely removed from the seeds or they will succumb to fungi and molds. Pre-treating seeds with fungicides can help prevent seed and seedling diseases.
Establishment: Matalafi is a small tree common in coastal to montane forest, reported from near sea level to 1400 m elevation in Samoa. It is sensitive to high doses of fertilizer. For optimum germination, collect seeds that are mature or ripe.
Source: npn.rngr.net