Yellowshrub
Schradera exotica
- Native to:
- Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Windward Is.
Wich’yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij (www.inaturalist.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Schradera
- Species:
- Schradera exotica
- USDA Symbol:
- SCEX2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Vine
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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:
- native to tropical rainforest understory