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Samyda dodecandra, Cafecito, Guayabilla. Samyda dodecandra Alba

Samyda dodecandra Alba

Samyda dodecandra

Cafecito, Guayabilla
Family: Salicaceae (Formerly:Flacourtiaceae)
Origin: Central America
USDA Zone: 10?

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Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Semi-shade

Full sun

Regular water

White, off-white flowers

Pink flowers

Ethnomedical plant.
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Rare multi-trunked tropical tree to 18 feet, small pink flowers line the stems at leaf joints.

Similar to Samyda pubescens.

Similar plants:

Samyda pubescens (Kase Sek)

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