Hedyotis foetida

Leptopetalum foetidum

Native to:
Cook Is., Fiji, Marianas, New Caledonia, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rubiaceae
Genus:
Leptopetalum
Species:
Leptopetalum foetidum
USDA Symbol:
HEFO6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions with poor soil

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI