Thomas' Lidflower 🛑 Endangered
Myrcia neothomasiana
- Native to:
- Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands
GBIF: Hamilton, M.A.; Monsegur, O.; Sanchez, M.D.; Barrios, S.; Velez-Gavilán, J.; Newton, R.; Sustache, J.A. & Clubbe, C.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Myrcia
- Species:
- Myrcia neothomasiana
- USDA Symbol:
- CATH3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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:
- native to tropical forests, prefers organic-rich substrate