Crateva religiosa (Sacred Garlic Pear)

Crateva religiosa (Sacred Garlic Pear) pale yellow flower cluster, close up with long purple stamens
Crateva religiosa (Sacred Garlic Pear) cluster with pale yellow petals and slender purple stamens.

Botanical name: Crateva religiosa

Common names: Sacred Garlic Pear, Temple Plant

Family: Capparaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Crateva religiosa is similar to Crateva adansonii but creamy white flowers are slightly smaller.

Similar plants: Crateva religiosa (Sacred Garlic Pear)


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Crateva religiosa (Sacred Garlic Pear) pale yellow flower, close up of long stamens and petals.
Crateva religiosa (Sacred Garlic Pear) white yellow flower clusters on leafy green branch close up
Crateva religiosa (Sacred Garlic Pear) white yellow flower cluster with long stamens close up
Crateva religiosa (Sacred Garlic Pear) white yellow flower close up among green leaves
Crateva religiosa (Sacred Garlic Pear) white yellow flower close up on green branch
Crateva religiosa (Sacred Garlic Pear) green leaves with cluster of yellow flowers on branch
Crateva religiosa (Sacred Garlic Pear) yellow flower clusters on leafy branch close up


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