Woodbury's Netvine
Ruehssia woodburyana
- Native to:
- Puerto Rico, United States
Bárrios S, Sustache JA, Goyder D, Hamilton MA (2020) New island record and conservation status of Puerto Rican Bank endemic plant species, Ruehssia woodburyana (Acev.-Rodr.) Goyder, comb. nov., formally transferred from Marsdenia. Biodiversity Data Journa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Ruehssia
- Species:
- Ruehssia woodburyana
- USDA Symbol:
- MAWO5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained limestone soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Puerto Rican dry forests