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Nomenclature
Common Name:
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Family:
Rubiaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
Size:
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
Fruit Color:
Phenology:
Noted For:
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Considerations:
Dioecious (separate male and female plants), so both male and female are required to get fruits.
Mature fruits are not attractive (young fruits are nice looking)
Availability:
Propagation:
Light:
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Short very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Loam
Soil pH:
Suitable to Grow In:
10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Larval host plant for tantalus sphinx ( Aellopus tantalus ) moths.
Nectar plant for mangrove skipper ( Phocides pigmalion ) and other butterflies.
Fruit is eaten by birds and mammals. Mockingbirds specifically are reported to enjoy the fruits.
Native Habitats:
Natural Range in Florida:
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Comments:
Ethnobotany:
Wood has been used for tools such as rifle handles.
Fruit is edible when fully ripe (black), but not tasty to many people.
General Comments:
