Conostegia xalapensis (Canallito)

Conostegia xalapensis (Canallito) pink flower cluster close up showing many small buds on stem

Botanical name: Conostegia xalapensis

Common name: Canallito

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Central America, Mexico

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterRegular waterPink flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Canallito is a shrub or small tree growing up to 10 metres tall. The edible fruits are gathered from wild tress, whilst the trees are sometimes also semi-cultivated.

Similar plants: Conostegia xalapensis (Canallito)


Conostegia xalapensis (Canallito) pink and dark blue fruit on a close up plant branch
Conostegia xalapensis (Canallito) green plant with pink flower clusters growing in the wild nature.


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