Apeiba aspera (Monkey's Comb)

Apeiba aspera, Monkey's Comb

Botanical name: Apeiba aspera

Common name: Monkey's Comb

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: Central America

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Yellow, heavily scented flowers are followed by interesting fruits that resemble sea urchins about 2" in diameter. These black fruits are covered with soft, short spines. Folk lore has it that these spiny fruit pods are used by monkeys as a comb.


Similar plants: Apeiba aspera (Monkey's Comb)




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