West Indian Milkwort

Senega hecatantha

Native to:
Dominican Republic, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands
West Indian Milkwort

Source: USDA; Credit: https://plants.usda.gov/

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polygalaceae
Genus:
Senega
Species:
Senega hecatantha
USDA Symbol:
POHE6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, greenish-white

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 forested areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI