Violet Tree
Phlebotaenia cowellii
- Native to:
- Puerto Rico
iNaturalist: © josemartinez8 (iNaturalist #143679730)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polygalaceae
- Genus:
- Phlebotaenia
- Species:
- Phlebotaenia cowellii
- USDA Symbol:
- POCO5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to specific microhabitats, sensitive to soil changes