Higuerito De Sierra
Schlegelia brachyantha
- Native to:
- Central American Pacific Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Panamá, Puerto Rico, United States
Source: USDA; Credit: https://plants.usda.gov/
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Schlegeliaceae
- Genus:
- Schlegelia
- Species:
- Schlegelia brachyantha
- USDA Symbol:
- SCBR5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Vine
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist