Caribbean Tree Destroyer
Dendrophthora flagelliformis
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Santalaceae
- Genus:
- Dendrophthora
- Species:
- Dendrophthora flagelliformis
- USDA Symbol:
- DEFL2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate