Puerto Rico Clover Ash
Miconia biflora
- Native to:
- Puerto Rico, United States
Little, Elbert L. (Elbert Luther), 1907-2004 Woodbury, Roy O United States. Forest Service United States. Forest Service. Timber Management Research,Little, Elbert L. (Elbert Luther), 1907-2004 Woodbury, Roy O,Lundell, Cyrus Longworth,1907-1964,author Standley, Paul Carpenter,1884-1963,author,Pennell, Francis W. (Francis Whittier), 1886-1952, author,Hitchcock, A. S.(Albert Spear),1865-1935,author,Le Normand, R. (René), 1796-1871 Deplanche, E. (Emile), 1824-1874,Goodspeed, T. H.(Thomas Harper),1887-1966,author Mexía, Ynés,1870-1938,author West, James,1886-1939,author,Crger, Herman, 1818-1864
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Melastomataceae
- Genus:
- Miconia
- Species:
- Miconia biflora
- USDA Symbol:
- TEBI2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
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 forest understory conditions