Tarenna sambucina
Tarenna sambucina
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Fiji, Maluku, Marianas, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, 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:
- 400 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- 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