Gamo De Costa
Phyllanthus juglandifolius
- Native to:
- Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Leeward Is., Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Virgin Islands
Photo by David J. Stang
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Phyllanthaceae
- Genus:
- Phyllanthus
- Species:
- Phyllanthus juglandifolius
- USDA Symbol:
- PHJU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green, white
- 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 organic matter-rich environments