Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom) - Image 1

Botanical name: Mitragyna speciosa

Common name: Kratom

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersEthnomedical 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.
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Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom) yellow flower on tree branch with many large green leaves
Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom) tree branches with round yellow flower heads nestled among large green leaves
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