Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood)

Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) brown bark trunk and green leaves tree branch
Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) showing rough, layered brown bark and slender green foliage.

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 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
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Bark can be used as brown colored dye, wood is very hard and durable. The young shoots are edibleand used as a raw vegetable.

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Image gallery: 6 images
Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) orange flower close up on a green branch
Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) orange flower and small round buds on a green stem
Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) pink flowers and green leaves in a close up.
Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) pink flowers cluster on slender stems with narrow green leaves.
Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) tree with green leaves and brown peeling bark close up
Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) tree with slender branches and foliage hanging from wooden trunk
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.
Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) brown peeling bark tree trunk close up vertical texture
Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) trunk with thick peeling brown bark layers and rough texture.
Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) green plant with small brown fruit on thin branches.
Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Yellow Cow Wood) showing small brown fruit nestled among the green leaves.


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