Four-Angle Leechbush
Dendropemon caribaeus
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © dalien (iNaturalist #106949026)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Loranthaceae
- Genus:
- Dendropemon
- Species:
- Dendropemon caribaeus
- USDA Symbol:
- DECA9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found in coastal or dry forest areas