Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Waltheria

Species:

Waltheria calcicola

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained limestone soil

pH:

7.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to limestone outcrops, prefers calcareous conditions