Mitrephora wangii (Mitrephora)

Mitrephora wangii (Mitrephora) white and purple flower close up on a thin brown branch.
Mitrephora wangii (Mitrephora) flower with white petals and a solid purple center on thin wood.

Botanical name: Mitrephora wangii

Common name: Mitrephora

Family: Annonaceae

Origin: South East Asia

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 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
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

Small to medium size tree with highly fragrant unusual shaped flowers. This rare plant has showy flowers that change color from pinkish-white to yellow with age. 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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