Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) - Image 3

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Botanical names: Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Hypericum cochinchinense

Common names: Yellow Cow Wood, Kayu Arang, Kemutong, Tree-Avens

Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae

Origin: Indochina, Malaysia, Philippines

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
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