Hiraea faginea
Hiraea faginea
- Native to:
- Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panamá, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malpighiaceae
- Genus:
- Hiraea
- Species:
- Hiraea faginea
- USDA Symbol:
- HIFA3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers undisturbed forest floors