Juan Caliente
Rourea surinamensis
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © juan_7 (iNaturalist #141383101)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Connaraceae
- Genus:
- Rourea
- Species:
- Rourea surinamensis
- USDA Symbol:
- ROSU4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Vine
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
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 organic matter-rich environments