Planchonia careya (Cocky Apple) - Image 3

Botanical names: Planchonia careya, Barringtonia careya, Careya australis

Common names: Cocky Apple, Cockatoo Apple, Billygoat Plum

Family: Lecythidaceae

Origin: Australia

Hardiness: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous 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.
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Planchonia valida - Cockatoo Apple

6314 Planchonia valida - Cockatoo Apple

Planchonia valida is a large, evergreen tree from Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea. Young leaves - eaten raw as a vegetable, eaten as lalab (a vegetable salad served with sambal) with rice. The plant also has some local medicinal uses and valuable timber. The wood is reddish brown with yellow specks, very hard and close-grained, seasons well and takes a fine polish. The flowers can be seen opening up at dusk. Flowers are large, white and fleshy with numerous pink and white stamens. The individual flowers are superbly ornamental.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
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14"/7 gal pot
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