Drypetes sp. (Drypetes)

Drypetes sp. (Drypetes) dark green leaves on long woody branches forming dense foliage plant
Drypetes sp. (Drypetes) branches laden with many elongated dark green leaves in thick dense growth

Botanical name: Drypetes sp.

Common name: Drypetes

Family: Putranjivaceae    (Formerly:Euphorbiaceae)

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 flowersUnusual colorFlower color: White and off-white; unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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The genus comprises about 200 species, found in Africa, southern Asia, Australia, Central America, the Caribbean, southern Florida, Mexico, and various oceanic islands.

Similar plants: Drypetes sp. (Drypetes)


Image gallery: 5 images
Drypetes sp. (Drypetes) with glossy green leaves in close up view of seedling
Drypetes sp. (Drypetes) seedling emerging from potting soil with two small, oval, shiny green leaves
Drypetes sp. (Drypetes) brown oval fruit close up against a plain white background surface.
Drypetes sp. (Drypetes) brown fruit with wrinkled skin resting on a white flat surface.
Drypetes sp. (Drypetes) with yellow flower clusters on a brown branch close up
Drypetes sp. (Drypetes) showing small yellow flower clusters growing directly along a textured brown woody branch
Drypetes sp. (Drypetes) with reddish brown leaves in a close up plant branch view.
Drypetes sp. (Drypetes) with distinct reddish brown new foliage growth along the stem branch.
Drypetes sp. (Drypetes) with long smooth dark green leaves on a slender woody branch close up
Drypetes sp. (Drypetes) branches showing elongated, waxy leaves with smooth edges attached to a central stem.


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