Dysoxylum spectabile

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Basic Information

Family: Meliaceae

Genus: dysoxylum

Plant ID (slug): dysoxylum-spectabile

Numeric ID: 25914

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Dysoxylum spectabile is a TREE. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

New Zealand.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Secondary; Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

The bitter-tasting leaves are used as a tonic[46, 61].

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Dysoxylum spectabile