Phaleria capitata (Ongael)

Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower close up on woody branch with green leaves.
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower clusters emerging from brown branch surrounded by green foliage.

Botanical name: Phaleria capitata

Common names: Ongael, Phaleria Jack

Family: Thymelaeaceae

Origin: New Guinea, Indonesia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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A bushy Australian rainforest tree or shrub with clusters of fragrant white flowers. The flowers look like Jasmine while the fruits are red like berries.

Similar plants: Phaleria capitata (Ongael)


Image gallery: 7 images
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) plant with glossy green leaves and small round red fruit branches.
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) plant with shiny green leaves and small round red fruit on branches.
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower close up on a dark branch background
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower clusters emerging directly from the woody plant branch
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower cluster close up on branch
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower cluster on branch
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) close up red round fruit with small pale yellow flower on branch
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) with round red fruit and pale yellow flower attached to woody branch
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower cluster close up, growing directly from woody branch in dark background
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower cluster growing from a woody branch with dark green foliage behind
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) red fruit on woody branch, close up of round tropical berries.
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) with round red fruit growing from a narrow woody branch.
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower cluster close up on a thin brown branch stem
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower cluster growing directly along the side of a woody branch


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