Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Metastelma

Species:

Metastelma anegadense

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

7.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to limestone-based soils