Phaleria macrocarpa (Mahkota Dewa)

Phaleria macrocarpa (Mahkota Dewa) green leaves on branch, close up of healthy plant foliage
Phaleria macrocarpa (Mahkota Dewa) shows smooth green leaves attached to thin woody stem branches

Botanical name: Phaleria macrocarpa

Common name: Mahkota Dewa

Family: Thymelaeaceae

Origin: New Guinea, Indonesia

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: 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
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Phaleria macrocarpa is a dense evergreen tree, growing well in tropical climates. For Indonesia, fruits and leaves of Phaleria macrocarpa has been used to cure various health problems, including empirical treatment for cancer.

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