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Botanical names: Wrightia religiosa, Echites religiosa

Common names: Sacred Buddhist, Wondrous Wrightia, Wild Water Plum, Water Jasmine

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: Thailand, Vietnam

Plant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white 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 plantFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Wrightia religiosa, Sacred Buddhist

2085 Wrightia religiosa, Sacred Buddhist

Sacred Buddhist, Wondrous Wrightia. A rare plant with heavily fragrant flowers. This variety is easier to grow than double flower variety; it is more vigorous. May drop leaves in winter.
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