Loose-Flowered Medusanthera
Medusanthera laxiflora
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Malaya, Maluku, New Guinea, Philippines, Santa Cruz Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Stemonuraceae
- Genus:
- Medusanthera
- Species:
- Medusanthera laxiflora
- USDA Symbol:
- MELA18
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical rainforest regions