Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Alchorneopsis

Species:

Alchorneopsis portoricensis

USDA Symbol:

ALPO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

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:

native to humid tropical forests