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Sarcocephalus latifolius, Nauclea latifolia, African Peach, Pin Cushion Tree

Sarcocephalus latifolius, Nauclea latifolia

African Peach, Pin Cushion Tree
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: Tropical Africa and Asia
Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Small tree 10-20 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

White, off-white flowers

Edible plant

Ethnomedical plant.
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Nauclea latifolia bears an interesting flower

flower, a large ball with long projecting stamens. The fruit is red, edible, but not appealing.

Similar plants:

Nauclea orientalis (Nauclea)

Sarcocephalus latifolius, Nauclea latifolia, African Peach, Pin Cushion Tree

Sarcocephalus latifolius, Nauclea latifolia, African Peach, Pin Cushion Tree

Sarcocephalus latifolius, Nauclea latifolia, African Peach, Pin Cushion Tree

Sarcocephalus latifolius, Nauclea latifolia, African Peach, Pin Cushion Tree

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https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/nauclea_latifolia.htm