Dentella repens
Dentella repens
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, India, Jawa, Laccadive Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Marshall Is., Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Dentella
- Species:
- Dentella repens
- USDA Symbol:
- DERE6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers damp conditions in natural habitat