Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Dendrophthora

Species:

Dendrophthora domingensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in coastal or dry forest areas