Candlewood
Phialanthus myrtilloides
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is.
GBIF: Hamilton, M.A.; Manco, B.N. & Corcoran, M.R.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Phialanthus
- Species:
- Phialanthus myrtilloides
- USDA Symbol:
- PHMY
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist