Characteristics
Life form |
perennial
|
Growth form |
tree
|
Growth support |
free-standing
|
Foliage retention |
deciduous
|
Sexuality |
-
|
Pollination |
-
|
Spread |
-
|
Mature width (meter) |
-
|
Mature height (meter) |
15.0
|
Root system |
-
|
Rooting depth (meter) |
-
|
Root diameter (meter) |
0.2
|
Flower color |
|
Blooming months |
-
|
Fruit color |
-
|
Fruiting months |
-
|
Nitrogen fixer |
-
|
Photosynthetic pathway |
c3
|
Environment
Mixed forests; at elevations from 1,800-3,700 metres.
Light |
-
|
Soil humidity |
-
|
Soil texture |
|
Soil acidity |
-
|
Soil nutriment |
-
|
Hardiness (USDA) |
|
Usage
The tender leaves are fermented and used as a tea drink.
Cultivation
Can be grown by cuttings or seedlings. Seeds needs soaking.
Mode |
cuttings
seedlings
|
Germination duration (days) |
30 - 365
|
Germination temperacture (C°) |
18 - 21
|
Germination luminosity |
-
|
Germination treatment |
soaking
|
Minimum temperature (C°) |
-15
|
Optimum temperature (C°) |
-
|
Size |
-
|
Vigor |
-
|
Productivity |
-
|