Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Putranjivaceae

Genus:

Drypetes

Species:

Drypetes lateriflora

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

feb, mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

White

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, Puerto Rico

Host Plant for Caterpillars

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 undisturbed soil