Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Melodinus

Species:

Melodinus insularis

USDA Symbol:

MEIN3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers undisturbed forest floor conditions