Ongael
Phaleria nisidae
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, New Guinea, Palau
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Thymelaeaceae
- Genus:
- Phaleria
- Species:
- Phaleria nisidae
- USDA Symbol:
- PHNI12
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments