Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Melicope

Species:

Melicope rotundifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree , Vine

Height:

20-40 ft

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

White, Green

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist