Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree)

Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree) with dark green leaves and soft copper tinted plant foliage tips.

Botanical names: Memecylon edule, Memecylon globiferum, Memecylon pyrifolium

Common names: Ironwood Tree, Delek Air

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersEdible plantPlant 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.

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