Acnistus arborescens (Hollowheart) - Image 3

Botanical name: Acnistus arborescens

Common names: Hollowheart, Wild Tabbaco

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: Central and South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, 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.
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Acnistus arborescens (Hollowheart) orange fruit and green leaves on a woody plant branch.
Acnistus arborescens (Hollowheart) orange fruit clusters hang from a textured woody branch near green leaves.
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