Natal Plum
Anechites nerium
- Native to:
- Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Anechites
- Species:
- Anechites nerium
- USDA Symbol:
- ANNE2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry, rocky habitats