Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malpighiaceae

Genus:

Diplopterys

Species:

Diplopterys lucida

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical regions with high humidity