TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Labourdonnaisia glauca, Bois de Natte à Grandes Feuilles

Labourdonnaisia glauca

Bois de Natte à Grandes Feuilles
Family: Sapotaceae
Origin: Mauritius
Big tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Endemic to Mauritius and are found in the primary forests.

Leaves are rather coriaceous and large also very decorative. The upper surface of the leaf blade is green while the lower surface is of a silver grey color.




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