Dentella repens
Dentella repens
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Federated States of Micronesia, India, Jawa, Laccadive Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Marshall Is., Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Northern Mariana Islands, 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:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- 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