Labourdonnaisia glauca (Bois de Natte à Grandes Feuilles)

Labourdonnaisia glauca, Bois de Natte à Grandes Feuilles

Botanical name: Labourdonnaisia glauca

Common name: Bois de Natte à Grandes Feuilles

Family: Sapotaceae

Origin: Mauritius

Large tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Endemic to Mauritius and are found in the primary forests.

Leaves are rather coriaceous and large also very decorative. The upper surface of the leaf blade is green while the lower surface is of a silver grey color.




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