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Ernodea littoralis
Ernodea littoralis Sw.
Coughbush, Golden Creeper
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s): Ernodea angusta, Ernodea littoralis var. angusta
USDA Symbol: ERLI5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)
A vine-like shrub with a low stem and long, curving branches. The narrow, fleshy leaves are less than an inch long and are glossy green. They appear in clusters on branches growing from prostrate stems. Some of the leaves become partially or completely yellow. Small white and pink flowers are followed by a yellow fruit.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , PinkBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: FLNative Distribution: S. FL coast
Native Habitat: High beach ridges; pinelands (var. angusta)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Description: Sterile, well-drained soil.
Conditions Comments: Drought resistant. Requires no special attention.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | UPL |
Bibliography
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Research Literature
Reslit 979 - The genus Ernodea (Rubiaceae) in the Caribbean basin .2. Morphological analyses and systematics (1996) V. NegronOrtiz and R. J. HickeyThis information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Ernodea littoralis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ernodea littoralis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ernodea littoralis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-09Research By: TWC Staff