Vallesia antillana explained

Vallesia antillana, common name pearl berry or tearshrub, is a flowering shrub that grows in The Bahamas, Greater Antilles, and Key West. A small population has also been found in Everglades National Park. The flowers do not have much fragrance. It is a perennial plant with white flowers and white fruit.[1] It is in the family Apocynaceae.[2] [3]

It has been used in landscaping and thrives in partial sun.[4] The fruit form is a nearly translucent drupe.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Florida Native Plant Society. Florida Native Plant Society. 20 June 2019.
  2. Web site: Vallesia antillana, Tear-shrub, Pearl Berry -. TopTropicals.com - rare plants for home and garden. 20 June 2019.
  3. Book: Nelson, Gil. The Shrubs and Woody Vines of Florida: A Reference and Field Guide. 1996. Pineapple Press Inc. 9781561641109. en.
  4. Web site: IRC - Natives for Your Neighborhood. www.regionalconservation.org. 20 June 2019.
  5. Book: Journal of the Arnold Arboretum. 1989. The University. en.

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