Nomenclature
Common Name:
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Family:
Malpighiaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
Size:
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
Fruit Color:
Phenology:
Noted For:
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Considerations:
Availability:
Propagation:
Light:
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Very long very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand
Soil pH:
Suitable to Grow In:
10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Larval host for the Florida duskywing ( Ephyriades brunneus ).
Nectar plant for a variety of butterflies.
Good cover for birds, and birds and other wildlife enjoy the fruit.
Native Habitats:
Natural Range in Florida:
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Comments:
Ethnobotany:
General Comments:
Flower color varies, which gives the plant a multi-hued array of flowers.
Listed as Threatened in Florida
