Oldenlandia biflora

Leptopetalum biflorum

Native to:
American Samoa, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Gilbert Is., Hainan, India, Jawa, Laccadive Is., Malaya, Maldives, Maluku, Marianas, Marshall Is., Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Is., South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rubiaceae
Genus:
Leptopetalum
Species:
Leptopetalum biflorum
USDA Symbol:
OLBI2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate