Oahu Chewstick 🛑 Endangered

Gouania vitifolia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rhamnaceae
Genus:
Gouania
Species:
Gouania vitifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Vine
Height:
500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
green, white

Native Range

Hawaii, United States

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