Forest Snakevine

Hyperbaena domingensis

Forest Snakevine

Jules Paul Benjamin Delessert (1773-1846)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Menispermaceae
Genus:
Hyperbaena
Species:
Hyperbaena domingensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Tree , Vine
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

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