Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Notopleura

Species:

Notopleura uliginosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist