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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico to Tropical Africa |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Leaves are simple, leathery and oblong shaped (25.4 cm long and 15.24cm wide). Leaves are opposite and have entire margin. |
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| Flowers | Flower is tubular (up to 20 cm long), fragrant and comprises of 5 white petals. They cluster together on short umbels. |
| Fruit | Fruits are berry-like (5 cm wide) and become orange-yellow when matured. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Others: In Amazon, locals use the bark to clot blood and treat wounds from poison arrows. Wood is finely grained and dense, hence it is made into walking sticks. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Fragrant |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
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Others
| Master ID | 32832 |
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| Species ID | 7245 |
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