Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Acrosynanthus

Species:

Acrosynanthus ovatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Requires light for germination. Seeds are very fine and should be surface-sown on moist substrate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI