Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat)

Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) pink flower close up on dark brown tree branches
Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) pink flower growing along slender dark tree branches.

Botanical name: Cratoxylum formosum

Common name: Mempat

Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae

Origin: Indochina, Malaysia, Philippines

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Similar plants: Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat)


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Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) branch with soft pink flowers and green leaves, close up.
Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) branch with soft pink flowers nestled among light green foliage on stems.
Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) with pink flower and green leaves on a thin tree branch
Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) with small pink flower clusters alongside smooth light green oval leaves
Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) pink flower clusters along narrow branches among oval green leaves close up
Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) branches with pink flower clusters and small oval leaves on textured wood
Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) branch with delicate pink flowers and small green oval leaves
Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) branch carrying tiny pink flowers among sparse green oval leaves and stems
Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) plant with thin green and copper leaves in a close up.
Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) with soft green and copper colored leaves on thin wooden branches.
Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) white flower close up on a thin branch with maroon buds.
Cratoxylum formosum (Mempat) branch laden with small white flowers and deep maroon flower buds.


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