Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo)

Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) white flower and green bud on a woody branch close up.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) white flower and round green bud on a textured woody plant branch.

Botanical names: Bellucia pentamera, Bellucia costaricensis, Bellucia axinanthera

Common name: Coronillo

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

A small or medium-sized forest tree.


Image gallery: 8 images
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) green fruit branch, close up detail of round ripening tropical produce.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) branches hold round green fruit and small buds amidst dense foliage.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) green fruit and white flower on a woody branch close up.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) stems with small green fruit alongside a single white flower petal cluster.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) white flower with yellow center close up on a woody stem.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) white flower with yellow center attached to a woody plant stem.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) plant with green leaves extending from a rough textured brown tree trunk.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) foliage extending from a trunk with light reflecting on the broad green leaves.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) green plant with white flowers blooming on wooden branches close up
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) white flowers and small fruits nestled among large oval green leaves
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) with white flower close up on brown woody stem
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) white flower with yellow centers attached to a woody branch.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) green fruit close up held by fingers showing geometric center markings
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) fruit top showing unique star-shaped brown center on smooth green skin surface
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) yellow fruit in palm of hand for close up assessment of texture.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) yellow fruit held in hand showing round shape and pointed base structure.


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