Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Gonocalyx

Species:

Gonocalyx portoricensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

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:

native to montane forests of Puerto Rico