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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Joinvilleaceae |
| Origin: Pacific Islands |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Height: 10-16 feet |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): High Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: Unknown |
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Joinvillea ascendens ('Ohe) - A reedlike, unbranched, erect perennial plant to 10-15 feet tall with large (to 3 feet long) leaves that are distinctly corrugated, like those of some young palms. Spreads by rhizomes. The small flowers are produced in dense terminal panicles and are followed by fleshy green fruit that darkens to red then black with age. We are not sure how this plant will perform or if it will flower in cultivation here in California. Sometimes placed in the Flagellariaceae but the University of Hawaii puts the plant in Commelinidae under Joinvilleaceae . Willis lists Joinvilleacea and states that vegetative morphology, anatomy and pollen clearly indicates the need for separation. Willis lists Flagellariaceae as having some anatomy and pollen characteristics that are similar to Poaceae
The information about Joinvillea ascendens displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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