Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum (Malayan Annona)

Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum yellow flower close up hanging on a thin wooden stem
Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum yellow flower hanging from a branch with green foliage

Botanical names: Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum, Dasymaschalon blumei, Desmos dasymaschalus

Common name: Malayan Annona

Family: Annonaceae

Origin: SE Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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Native to SE Asia, Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum is a slow growing tree with a height of 10 to 20 feet. It can grow into a large shrub if not pruned, reaching a height of 5 to 10 feet. This tree has a rounded canopy and oval shaped leaves that are waxily shiny and a bit sharp ended, ranging about 2 to 5 inches in length.

In spring and early summer, Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum is covered with small, pale yellow flowers that, from a distance, look like elongated yellowish leaves. But upon closer inspection, one will find the flowers to be long, thin and quite fragrant, bearing a resemblance to Ylang-Ylang. Depending on growing conditions, the flowers may also appear in shades of pink or yellow-orange.

When growing Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum, the tree needs to be regularly watered, especially when it is young. As the tree matures and becomes more established, its water needs will decline. It prefers a sunny position, and is hardy in USDA Zones 9 to 11. In colder regions, it can be planted as a container plant outdoors in summer and kept indoors in winter. When kept indoors, it should be placed in a sunny spot and watered regularly.

This tree is famous in Ethnomedical plant systems and is used in many traditional remedies. Its bark, leaves and flowers are used to treat a variety of ailments, from coughs and colds to skin problems.

Similar plants: Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum (Malayan Annona)


Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum (Malayan Annona) green leaves and pink flower buds close up
Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum (Malayan Annona) with deep green foliage and small pink flower buds
Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum (Malayan Annona) green plant with lush oval leaves growing on woody branches
Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum (Malayan Annona) with dense green foliage spreading across numerous slender woody stems
Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum pale yellow flower with small purple center, extreme close up detail
Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum flower with pale yellow petals and a bumpy purple center area.
Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum (Malayan Annona) yellow and pink flower hanging near dark green leaves close up
Dasymaschalon dasymaschalum (Malayan Annona) with elongated yellow and pink flower petals drooping against thick green foliage.


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