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?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersEthnomedical 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.Fragrant plant

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)


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Phaleria capitata (Ongael) plant with glossy green leaves and small round red fruit branches.
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower close up on a dark branch background
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower cluster close up on branch
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) close up red round fruit with small pale yellow flower on branch
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower cluster close up, growing directly from woody branch in dark background
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) red fruit on woody branch, close up of round tropical berries.
Phaleria capitata (Ongael) white flower cluster close up on a thin brown branch stem


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