Sambucus javanica
Sambucus javanica
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Borneo | Cambodia | China | Hainan | India | Japan | Jawa | Kazan-retto | Korea | Laos | Lesser Sunda Is. | Myanmar | Nansei-shoto | Nepal | New Guinea | Ogasawara-shoto | Pakistan | Philippines | Sulawesi | Sumatera | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam
iNaturalist: © ed_shaw (iNaturalist #84467462)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Viburnaceae
- Genus:
- Sambucus
- Species:
- Sambucus javanica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash