Catunaregam taylorii (Catunaregam)

Catunaregam taylorii (Catunaregam) brown seeds on a plate close up
Catunaregam taylorii (Catunaregam) brown seeds rest on a plate.

Botanical names: Catunaregam taylorii, Catunaregam spinosa, Randia vestita, Xeromphis obovata

Common name: Catunaregam

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Zone: 10-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or 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: Regular
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Shrub or small tree, armed with woody spines, usually in opposite pairs but sometimes alternate. Branches often spreading or trailing; young stems densely hairy and lenticellate. Leaves in clusters on short side shoots, just below the spines,usually young and just developing at time of flowering, densely velvety on both surfaces, especially when young, veining indented above. Flowers in 1-3-flowered clusters, white, fading to yellow, sweetly scented. Fruit broadly ellipsoid, ribbed, velvety.

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