Allophylus ternatus

Allophylus triphyllus

Native to:
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Christmas I., Cocos (Keeling) Is., Guam, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Sapindaceae
Genus:
Allophylus
Species:
Allophylus triphyllus
USDA Symbol:
ALTE13

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Tree
Height:
500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers organic matter-rich environments