Arrow Poision Plant
Pleradenophora bilocularis
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © robbart (iNaturalist #150845017)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Pleradenophora
- Species:
- Pleradenophora bilocularis
- USDA Symbol:
- SEBI9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★★★ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Calleta silkmoth (Eupackardia calleta), Cydia deshaisiana, Rothschildia cinctus, Rothschildia jorulla
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist