Po'Owaha
Korthalsella platycaula
- Native to:
- Cook Is., Fiji, Hawaii, Marquesas, Niue, Pitcairn Is., Society Is., Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Santalaceae
- Genus:
- Korthalsella
- Species:
- Korthalsella platycaula
- USDA Symbol:
- KOPL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, rocky or sandy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found in coastal or arid regions