San Bartolome
Cordia rickseckeri
- Native to:
- Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © tkfigu (iNaturalist #219128423)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Boraginaceae
- Genus:
- Cordia
- Species:
- Cordia rickseckeri
- USDA Symbol:
- CORI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry, rocky areas
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Seeds are planted in a commercial growing medium or potting soil. Seeds are collected from the ground after the fruits have fallen from the tree and are white and soft at maturity.
Establishment: C.rickseckeri is native to only Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It is found mostly on dry slopes and shores in St Croix but is not very common anywhere in its range. On St. Croix, this species is found primarily in the east end, north shore to mount eagle and south shore east of great pond and also around Green Cay.
Source: npn.rngr.net