Palo Iloron

Stenostomum lucidum

Native to:
Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Turks-Caicos Is., United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rubiaceae
Genus:
Stenostomum
Species:
Stenostomum lucidum
USDA Symbol:
ANLU3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Tree
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes