Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gentianaceae

Genus:

Voyria

Species:

Voyria parasitica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Shade

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Florida, Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained forest soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

grows in shaded, humid tropical forests