Philenoptera violacea (Apple Leaf) - Image 2

Botanical names: Philenoptera violacea, Lonchocarpus capassa, Capassa violacea

Common names: Apple Leaf, Rain Tree, Mupandapanda, Mupanda Panda, Mopororo

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Tanzania to Namibia

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USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical 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.Fragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Lonchocarpus capassa (Philenoptera violacea) - Mupandapanda

3426 Lonchocarpus capassa (Philenoptera violacea) - Mupandapanda

Synonym: Lonchocarpus capassa. Apple Leaf, Rain Tree, Mupandapanda. Medium-sized rare exotic tree from Tanzania and Namibia. Purple to mauve flowers in pendulous sprays are sweetly scented. Lush foliage looks very tropical. Relatively hardy tree, tolerates poor soils, grows well in sandy soils.
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6"/1 gal or larger pot
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