Dogwoodleaf
Spiracantha cornifolia
- Native to:
- Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Venezuela
iNaturalist: © pamelasantillan (iNaturalist #18633489)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Spiracantha
- Species:
- Spiracantha cornifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- SPCO9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers open sunny areas