Turkey Tangle Fogfruit
Phyla nodiflora
- Native to:
- Albania, Aldabra, Algeria, American Samoa, Andaman Is., Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Baleares, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina, Burundi, Cambodia, Caprivi Strip, Caroline Is., Cayman Is., Central African Republic, Chad, Chagos Archipelago, Chile, China, Colombia, Corse, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Federated States of Micronesia, Galápagos, Ghana, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf States, Hainan, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kriti, Laccadive Is., Lebanon-Syria, Leeward Is., Lesotho, Lesser Sunda Is., Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marianas, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, New Guinea, Nicaragua, Nicobar Is., Niger, Nigeria, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Ric
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Verbenaceae
- Genus:
- Phyla
- Species:
- Phyla nodiflora
- USDA Symbol:
- PHNO2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white, purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★★☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Buckeye butterfly (Junonia sp.), Charidryas gorgone, Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia), Phaon Crescent (Phyciodes phaon), Tropical Buckeye (Junonia evarete)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: ⚠️Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) Moths:Orange-spotted flower moth (Syngamia florella) Butterflies:Cassius Blue (Leptotes cassius), Ceraunus Blue (Hemiargus ceraunus), Dainty Sulphur (Nathalis iole), Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus), Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus), Little Yellow (Eurema lisa), Phaon Crescent (Phyciodes phaon), Tropical Checkered-skipper (Burnsius oileus), White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in disturbed areas and along roadsides
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm soil without pretreatment.
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Native Plants Nursery (nursery)