Mitrephora vandaeflora (Mitrephora)

Mitrephora vandaeflora yellow flower close up with green leaves background for plant photography
Mitrephora vandaeflora yellow flower petals unfolding among rounded dark green foliage on branch

Botanical name: Mitrephora vandaeflora

Common name: Mitrephora

Family: Annonaceae

Origin: SE Asia

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
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

The genus Mitrephora, of family Annonaceae, comprises around 40 species of small trees and shrubs found in tropical Asia and northern Australasia. The area of distribution extends from China in the North down to Queensland, Australia in the South. The genus is widely found in southern India and Southeast Asia. It reaches a maximum of diversity in Borneo and the Philippines.

See Article about fragrant plants of Annonaceae.

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