Epiphytic Gynochthodes
Gynochthodes epiphytica
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Fiji, Guam, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Tonga
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Gynochthodes
- Species:
- Gynochthodes epiphytica
- USDA Symbol:
- GYEP2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical forest habitats