Island Brittleleaf 🛑 Endangered

Gonocalyx concolor

Island Brittleleaf

J. P. Zegarra, USFWS

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ericaceae
Genus:
Gonocalyx
Species:
Gonocalyx concolor

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Vine
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
pink, white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers high organic matter content