Posoqueria longiflora, Posoqueria trinitatis

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Small tree with large glossy dark green leaves and long cascading flowers that are extremely fragrant. This is a tropical rainforest tree, it enjoys humid air and can stand both full sun or filtered light. Blooms most of the year, filling air around with sweet gardenia-like fragrance. Acid soil is preferrable.

Similar plants:

• Gardenia nitida, Gardenia posoqueria (Gardenia)
• Posoqueria latifolia, Gardenia suaveolens, Oxyanthus isthmia, Posoqueria decora, Posoqueria insignis, Posoqueria lucida (Monkey Apple, Needle Flower Tree)
• Posoqueria maxima (Giant Needleflower)