Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malpighiaceae

Genus:

Diplopterys

Species:

Diplopterys lucida

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Native Range

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical regions with high humidity