West Indian Sumac
Brunellia comocladiifolia
- Native to:
- Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Venezuela
Yolanda Leon
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brunelliaceae
- Genus:
- Brunellia
- Species:
- Brunellia comocladiifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- BRCO6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
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:
- native to cloud forests, prefers high humidity