Mitracarpus frigidus
Mitracarpus frigidus
- Native to:
- Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname
João Medeiros (www.flickr.com),Iowa State University. Parry, Charles Christopher, Parry, E. R.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Mitracarpus
- Species:
- Mitracarpus frigidus
- USDA Symbol:
- MIFR7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in rocky or sandy areas.