Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Schlegeliaceae

Genus:

Schlegelia

Species:

Schlegelia brachyantha

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist