False Chiggergrape
Coccoloba venosa
- Native to:
- Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © coralaviles (iNaturalist #330894711)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polygonaceae
- Genus:
- Coccoloba
- Species:
- Coccoloba venosa
- USDA Symbol:
- COVE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal areas with poor soil fertility