Intsia bijuga (Vesi) - Image 2

Botanical name: Intsia bijuga

Common names: Vesi, Merbau, Borneo Teak, Island Teak

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Eastern Africa, Madagascar, southern Asia, Malesia to Caroline Islands

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Intsia bijuga (Vesi) with pink flowers and long red stamens in close up
Intsia bijuga (Vesi) with clusters of delicate pink flowers and thin red stamens among leaves
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