Planchonia careya (Cocky Apple)
Planchonia careya (Cocky Apple) white flower with many long stamens and rounded green buds nearby
Botanical names: Planchonia careya, Barringtonia careya, Careya australis
Common names: Cocky Apple, Cockatoo Apple, Billygoat Plum
Family: Lecythidaceae
Origin: Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Cold tolerance: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage: Deciduous
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicinePlanchonia careya is a small tree, 4-10 metres high, which is briefly deciduous in the dry season.
Flowers are large, white and fleshy with numerous pink and white stamens 5-6 cm long. The individual flowers are superbly ornamental, but the flowering tree is seldom spectacular, as only a few flowers are usually produced at a time.
Another reason why flowering trees are not readily appreciated is because the Cocky Apple flowers at night. The flowers can be seen opening up at dusk.
Similar plants: Planchonia careya (Cocky Apple)
- Careya arborea (Cocky apple)
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- Barringtonia asiatica (Sea Poison Tree)
- Barringtonia calyptrata (Mango Pine)
- Barringtonia edulis (Cut Nut)
- Barringtonia papuana (Kun-job)
- Barringtonia racemosa (Putat Kampung)
- Barringtonia sp. (Barringtonia)
- Hitchenia careyana (Praying Mantle Ginger)
Planchonia careya (Cocky Apple) flower with thin white filaments and smooth rounded green leaves.
Planchonia careya (Cocky Apple) with smooth green foliage and emerging round flower buds on stems.
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