Premna obtusifolia (Buas buas) - Image 2

Botanical name: Premna obtusifolia

Common names: Buas buas, Headache Tree

Family: Lamiaceae    (Formerly:Verbenaceae)

Origin: Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterEdible plantEthnomedical 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.Seaside, salt tolerant plant
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