TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Capirona decorticans, Capirona

Capirona decorticans

Capirona
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: Northern South America
Big tree taller than 20 ft

Big tree taller than 20 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Regular water

White, off-white flowers

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This tree avoids lichens, fungi, epiphytes and lianas, by getting rid of its bark. Once or twice a year it sheds off its bark entirely.

Capirona decorticans, Capirona

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