Lecythis pisonis (Monkey Pot) - Image 10

Botanical name: Lecythis pisonis

Common names: Monkey Pot, Paradise Nut, Sabucaia Nut

Family: Lecythidaceae

Origin: Tropical America

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple 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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