Yamstick Mangrove
Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea
Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Scyphiphora
- Species:
- Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea
- USDA Symbol:
- SCHY5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, saline, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in mangrove ecosystems
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Seeds are soaked in water to remove inhibitors and allow full imbibition prior to sowing. Seeds are then sown into deep flats and covered with composted leaf mold.
Establishment: The plant is typically found in Southern India to New Caledonia. It is locally found at many sites and is common in mangrove forests and sandy beaches on Yap.
Source: npn.rngr.net