Palo De Gallina
Alchorneopsis floribunda
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States
USDA Forest Service Collection
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Alchorneopsis
- Species:
- Alchorneopsis floribunda
- USDA Symbol:
- ALFL3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, insects
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 forested areas with high organic matter