Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Adenostemma

Species:

Adenostemma lavenia var. lanceolatum

USDA Symbol:

ADLA4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, small insects

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 humid tropical environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light and consistent moisture for germination. Surface sow on moist substrate and maintain high humidity.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI