Neobuchia paulinae (Mapou Nlanc)

Neobuchia paulinae grey trunk with black thorns and green plant leaves branches
Neobuchia paulinae grey trunk covered in sharp black thorns amid green leaves.

Botanical name: Neobuchia paulinae

Common name: Mapou Nlanc

Family: Malvaceae    (Formerly:Bombacaceae)

Subfamily: Bombacoideae

Origin: Dominicana

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowers


Neobuchia paulinae grey trunk with sharp dark thorns close up plant texture
Neobuchia paulinae trunk surface covered in sharp thorns and grey bark texture


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