Puerto Rico Indigoberry
Randia portoricensis
- Native to:
- Puerto Rico, United States
Southern Forest Experiment Station (New Orleans, La.),Nance, Nellie W United States. Plant Disease Survey,Woodbury, Roy O,Urban, Ignaz, 1848-,Puerto Rico. Department of Agriculture and Labor Puerto Rico. Department of Agriculture Puerto Rico. Department of Agriculture and Commerce,Killip, Ellsworth P.(Ellsworth Paine),1890-1968,author Smith, Albert C.(Albert Charles),1906-1999,author Pennell, Francis W.(Francis Whittier),1886-1952,author,Smith, John Donnell,,Grisebach, A.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Randia
- Species:
- Randia portoricensis
- USDA Symbol:
- RAPO2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Puerto Rican forests; prefers organic matter