Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Palicourea

Species:

Palicourea deflexa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist