Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Balmea

Species:

Balmea stormiae

USDA Symbol:

19698

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, scarlet

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds