Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia)

Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) golden yellow flower in a tight close up macro shot
Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) golden yellow flower in a tight close up macro shot

Botanical names: Rauwenhoffia siamensis, Melodorum siamensis

Common name: Rauwenhoffia

Family: Annonaceae

Origin: Thailand

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

A small tree closely related to Ylang Ylang, with smaller flowers, greenish in color and highly scented. Narrow leaves and drooping branches. This tree is a good container plant. Relatively problem-free, requires little care. Blooms from spring to fall. Even though the flowers are inconspicuous, a single flower fills the air around (feet away) with pleasant perfume, thus the plant has a high value and is often used in Asian gardens. Shade tolerant, but needs bright light for reliable blooming.

See Article about fragrant plants of Annonaceae.

Similar plants: Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia)


Image gallery: 8 images
Rauwenhoffia siamensis yellow flower bud close up on thin brown wooden branch
Rauwenhoffia siamensis yellow bud attached to thin textured brown woody stem
Rauwenhoffia siamensis green leaves on a thin branch in a close up view
Rauwenhoffia siamensis long green leaves attached to a slender brown woody branch
Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) yellow flower and green leaves close up on tree branch
Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) yellow flower bud among long oval green leaves on a thin branch.
Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) pale yellow flower close up with green leaves attached to stem.
Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) flower bud nestled between several smooth, oval, green leaves.
Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) pale yellow flower close up, showing subtle brown speckles on thick petals.
Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) rounded flower bud showing pale yellow tones and fine texture close up.
Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) yellow flower close up capturing the soft rounded bud shape.
Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) yellow flower bud resting among narrow green leaves on the stem.
Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) pale yellow flower close up capturing smooth rounded waxy petals and center.
Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) flower showing thick pale yellow petals cupped around a textured golden core.
Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) cream colored fruit close up.
Rauwenhoffia siamensis (Rauwenhoffia) showing multiple round cream colored fruit segments.


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