Debregeasia wallichiana

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Basic Information

Family: Urticaceae

Genus: debregeasia

Plant ID (slug): debregeasia-wallichiana

Numeric ID: 21357

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Debregeasia wallichiana is an evergreen Tree growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. 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). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas from western India to China, also in southern India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia..

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Debregeasia wallichiana