Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Hydrophylax

Species:

Hydrophylax maritima

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

Andaman Is., Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Garden & Ecology Notes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, saline, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in coastal regions