Polyalthia evecta (Nom-noi)

Polyalthia evecta (Nom-noi) yellow flower and green leaves in a close up.
Polyalthia evecta (Nom-noi) yellow flower dangling between thick deep green leaves.

Botanical name: Polyalthia evecta

Common name: Nom-noi

Family: Annonaceae

Origin: Tropical Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plant

Small bushy tree or shrub with 1-2" yellow fragrant flowers followed by dark red fruit. It is used medicinally in Asia: roots are remedy for stiff stomach muscels, producing milk in breastfeeding.

Similar plants: Polyalthia evecta (Nom-noi)


Polyalthia evecta green plant tree standing tall with dense layered foliage branches
Polyalthia evecta grows with horizontal branches and many small green leaves.
Polyalthia evecta green leaves on a woody branch in close up view
Polyalthia evecta foliage growing from a thin brown woody tree branch
Polyalthia evecta close up with round red fruit and smooth green leaves
Polyalthia evecta with clusters of round red fruit and long green leaves.


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