Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Algrizea

Species:

Algrizea minor

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Native to fire-prone campo rupestre ecosystems; likely resprouts after fire events typical of these Brazilian highland habitats.