Augusta rivalis (Marmelada)

Augusta rivalis white flower close up on deep green leafy plant stem
Augusta rivalis white flower with slender buds on a dark green shrub
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Augusta rivalis

Botanical name: Augusta rivalis

Common names: Marmelada, Purui, Trompito, Madrono, Zumbo, Guayabito de monte, Star of Belize, Alibertia

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Amazon River Region, Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10a-11

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
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
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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Ornamental alibertias have large slightly fragrant flowers, similar to some gardenias or keilarsenia. It is a beautiful landscape shrub that can be used for small gardens or containers. The plants bloom profisely through summer, and are easy to take care of.

One of the species is a fruit tree - Alibertia edulis. It is a small erect tree, usually only to 10-15ft high. Flowers are white, large and slightly fragrant, followed by a green fruit, similar in size and shape to the pomegranate. Its black pulp is said to resemble marmelade and quinces. Eaten fresh out of hand, or used to make jellies and sweets.

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Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower on a green leafy plant close up
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) with white star-shaped flower petals rising above deep green narrow foliage
Augusta rivalis white flower close up with five star shaped pointed petals
Augusta rivalis white flower with long green stems and dark foliage
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) green plant with narrow leaves arranged on upright woody branches
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) green plant with slender foliage growing on multiple thin woody branches
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower plant with deep green leaves growing in ground soil
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) with white star-shaped flowers and thick green leaves near brown mulch ground
Augusta rivalis white flower and dark green leaves in a close up
Augusta rivalis white flower with five petals alongside deep green foliage
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower plant with many pointed petals on a green shrub
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower clusters amidst dense pointed foliage covering the entire woody shrub
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower clusters on a dense green plant
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) with white star-shaped flowers and pointed green leaves
Augusta rivalis white flower buds rising from dense green glossy pointed foliage close up
Augusta rivalis with elongated white flower buds resting among glossy green pointed leaves
Augusta rivalis white flower close up with five thin petals and green leaves
Augusta rivalis white flower with five narrow petals and tiny insects on surface
Augusta rivalis white flower close up with five star shaped smooth narrow petals
Augusta rivalis white flower with pointed petals above deep dark green leaves
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower plant with dense green leaves, medium shot.
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) with white flowers against a backdrop of deep green foliage.
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower plant with thin leaves and long slender pink stalks
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower clusters with thin green leaves on long slender pink stalks
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower plant with many star shaped petals on green leaves.
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower mass over deep green foliage in a black plastic pot.
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) with white flowers and pink stems on a shrubby plant
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) with masses of white star-shaped flowers and slender pink stems
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower plant with dense green foliage in a garden setting
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) with white star-shaped flowers and thick green leaves on small woody stems.
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) green fruit close up with narrow pointed tips on the branch
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) green fruit with narrow pointed tips growing among the foliage on branches
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower plant spreading over the mulch ground in a garden
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower clusters cover the dense shrub during the growing season
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower on a plant with dense green leaves
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white star-shaped flower clusters resting among narrow, smooth green leaves.
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower cluster among dense green foliage leaves on plant
Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) white flower star shapes against deep green foliage on this shrub


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