Makole
Nertera granadensis
- Native to:
- Antipodean Is., Argentina, Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Bolivia, Borneo, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Falkland Is., Guatemala, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Jawa, Juan Fernández Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Mexico, New Guinea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Philippines, Samoa, Society Is., South Sandwich Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam
not listed
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Nertera
- Species:
- Nertera granadensis
- USDA Symbol:
- COGR23
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers humid environments with partial shade