Smooth Leechbush
Dendropemon purpureus
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is., United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Loranthaceae
- Genus:
- Dendropemon
- Species:
- Dendropemon purpureus
- USDA Symbol:
- DEPU5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Typically found in coastal or rocky areas