Melodorum fruticosum (White Cheesewood)

Melodorum fruticosum green leaves with smooth oval shape in a close up
Melodorum fruticosum showing narrow green leaves with pointed tips and smooth texture

Botanical name: Melodorum fruticosum

Common name: White Cheesewood

Family: Annonaceae

Origin: South-East Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 11

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: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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White Cheesewood (Melodorum fruticosum) is the symbol flower and tree of Sisaket province (Thailand). Dried flower: tonic, mild cardiac stimulant, hematinic.

See Article about fragrant plants of Annonaceae.

Similar plants: Melodorum fruticosum (White Cheesewood)


Image gallery: 10 images
Melodorum fruticosum (White Cheesewood) yellow flower close up with smooth green leaves in soft light
Melodorum fruticosum (White Cheesewood) flower buds nestled under thick waxy green foliage in a macro perspective.
Melodorum fruticosum light green tree with slender branches and dense oval leaf growth
Melodorum fruticosum trunk and branches covered with numerous small oval green leaves.
Melodorum fruticosum yellow flower close up nestled among smooth deep green leaves
Melodorum fruticosum flower with thick yellow petals sitting among solid green leaves
Melodorum fruticosum (White Cheesewood) pink flower close up with thick petals and rounded center
Melodorum fruticosum (White Cheesewood) pink flower with firm petals and a central rounded core section
Melodorum fruticosum yellow flower close up hanging from narrow green oval leaves
Melodorum fruticosum flower with thick yellow petals hanging near long green leaves.
Melodorum fruticosum yellow flower in a close up view on a white background
Melodorum fruticosum yellow flower with thick petals on a white background
Melodorum fruticosum yellow flower with round center on a plate close up shot
Melodorum fruticosum flower with pale petals and a textured round center on plate
Melodorum fruticosum green leaves growing on a thick wooden branch close up view
Melodorum fruticosum leaves with smooth edges covering a dense woody plant branch area
Melodorum fruticosum (White Cheesewood) with green leaves on a slender arching plant branch close up
Melodorum fruticosum (White Cheesewood) hanging branch with smooth oval green leaves on thin woody stems
Melodorum fruticosum (White Cheesewood) pink flower close up with brown markings on petals
Melodorum fruticosum (White Cheesewood) pink flower with brown center markings attached to green leaves


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