Tarenna sambucina
Tarenna sambucina
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Maluku, Marianas, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Samoa, Santa Cruz Is., Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Tarenna
- Species:
- Tarenna sambucina
- USDA Symbol:
- TASA2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- 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 forested areas with organic matter