Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Nomenclature
Common Name:
rhacoma, maidenberry
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Crossopetalum rhacoma
Family:
Celastraceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
shrub
Size:
1.5-6 (10) ft tall by 3-8 ft wide
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
green
Fruit Color:
red
Phenology:
Evergreen. Blooms and fruits all year.
Noted For:
Showy Fruits
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Screen plant. Informal hedge. Specimen.
Considerations:
Availability:
Native Nurseries, Specialty Provider
Propagation:
Seed. Scarification improves germination.
Light:
Full Sun, Part Sun
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:
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salt.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Lime Rock
Soil pH:
Calcareous (high pH)
Suitable to Grow In:
10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Birds
Fruits attract birds.
Native Habitats:
Pine rockland, rockland hammock.
Natural Range in Florida:
Visit the USF Libraries Atlas of Florida Plants
Comments:
Ethnobotany:
General Comments:
Listed as Threatened in Florida. Please acquire from reputable sources.
