Puerto Rico Ghostplant

Voyria tenella

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Gentianaceae
Genus:
Voyria
Species:
Voyria tenella

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
often found in shaded, forested areas