Whorled Oldenlandia
Scleromitrion verticillatum
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Gilbert Is., Hainan, India, Jawa, Kazan-retto, Laos, Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Edward Steven
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Scleromitrion
- Species:
- Scleromitrion verticillatum
- USDA Symbol:
- OLVE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers habitats with periodic flooding