Trochetiopsis ebenus (St. Helena Ebony)
Botanical Information
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Trochetiopsis |
| Species | ebenus |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Vine |
| Origin | Native to St. Helena Island. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Greater than 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H1cc |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 34 to 50 |
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 m |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species is critically endangered. Large white petals form in a spiral pattern from the centre of the flower. The green leaves are ovate in shape and trimmed in red. |
| Shape | Upright and bushy. |
| Landscape | Specimen on a wall. |
| Propagation | Propagate from seed or from semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Well-draining soil in under full sun. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Cliff sides and coastlines in warm, moist environments. |
Photographs
Trochetiopsis ebenus, form. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Trochetiopsis ebenus, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.