Comptonella lactea var. lactea
Comptonella lactea var. lactea
- Native to:
- New Caledonia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rutaceae
- Genus:
- Comptonella
- Species:
- Comptonella lactea var. lactea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate slowly and may require two seasons; light promotes germination.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch