Dendrocnide latifolia
Dendrocnide latifolia
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Marianas, New Caledonia, Solomon Is., Vanuatu
Halenhardy,Halenhardy,Halenhardy,Halenhardy,Falanruw, Marjorie C,Soejarto, Djaja D.,author
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Urticaceae
- Genus:
- Dendrocnide
- Species:
- Dendrocnide latifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- DELA13
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers forested areas with organic matter