Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gentianaceae

Genus:

Voyria

Species:

Voyria aphylla

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained forest soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

grows in leaf litter of tropical forests