Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Ruehssia

Species:

Ruehssia woodburyana

USDA Symbol:

MAWO5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained limestone soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Puerto Rican dry forests