Polyalthia evecta (Nom-noi)

Polyalthia evecta (Nom-noi) yellow flower and green leaves in a close up.
Polyalthia evecta (Nom-noi) yellow flower dangling between thick deep green leaves.

Botanical name: Polyalthia evecta

Common name: Nom-noi

Family: Annonaceae

Origin: Tropical 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 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
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Small bushy tree or shrub with 1-2" yellow fragrant flowers followed by dark red fruit. It is used medicinally in Asia: roots are remedy for stiff stomach muscels, producing milk in breastfeeding.

Similar plants: Polyalthia evecta (Nom-noi)


Polyalthia evecta green plant tree standing tall with dense layered foliage branches
Polyalthia evecta grows with horizontal branches and many small green leaves.
Polyalthia evecta green leaves on a woody branch in close up view
Polyalthia evecta foliage growing from a thin brown woody tree branch
Polyalthia evecta close up with round red fruit and smooth green leaves
Polyalthia evecta with clusters of round red fruit and long green leaves.


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