Bejuco De Lira
Marcgravia rectiflora
- Native to:
- Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Leeward Is., Peru, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Photo by David J. Stang
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Marcgraviaceae
- Genus:
- Marcgravia
- Species:
- Marcgravia rectiflora
- USDA Symbol:
- MARE3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds
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 organic matter-rich environments