White Velvetleaf
Wissadula periplocifolia
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guyana, Hainan, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Jawa, Laos, Leeward Is., Malaya, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © jackietl (iNaturalist #211266988)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Wissadula
- Species:
- Wissadula periplocifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- WIPE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations