Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) - Image 5

Botanical names: Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Hypericum cochinchinense

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

Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae

Origin: Indochina, Malaysia, Philippines

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
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Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) trunk with smooth tan and grey exfoliating bark plant.
Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) trunk section with smooth tan and grey exfoliating bark surface.


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