Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Burmanniaceae

Genus:

Gymnosiphon

Species:

Gymnosiphon sphaerocarpus

USDA Symbol:

GYSP

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained forest soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in tropical forest understories