West Indian Milkberry
Chiococca alba
Also known as: Pineland Milkberry
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Chiococca
- Species:
- Chiococca alba
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree , Vine
- Height:
- 20-40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade, Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Florida, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Amatana Leafroller Moth (Argyrotaenia amatana), Cameraria affinis, Grote's sphinx (Cautethia grotei), Lebeau's silk moth (Rothschildia lebeau), obsoletana leafroller (Choristoneura obsoletana), Phyllonorycter fragilella, Pluto sphinx (Xylophanes pluto), Podiasa chiococcella, spurious sphinx (Cautethia spuria)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Crotch bumble bee (Bombus crotchii), Crotch bumble bee (Bombus crotchii)
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:
- Commonly found in coastal and scrub habitats