Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia)

Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) white flower close up on green leaves with many petals
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) white flower clusters on dark green foliage in a vertical orientation.

Botanical names: Randia siamensis, Oxyceros horridus

Common name: Fragrant randia

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Thailand

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyPlant 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.Fragrant plant

Medium size shrub with highly perfumed 1" wide white flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Flowers come in clusters. The plant has woody thorns on the stem that makes it look unusual for such a fine flowering shrub. Foliage is dark green, sometimes blueish. Can be grown in a pot and as a bonsai. Blooms almost year-round, easy in cultivation. The plant has medicinal properties - analgesic activities, blood tonic, blood purifier.

Similar plants: Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia)


Image gallery: 27 images
Randia siamensis green leaves with small pale yellow flower clusters close up
Randia siamensis branches covered in small yellow flower clusters and green foliage
Randia siamensis green stem with sharp thorns close up against blurred background
Randia siamensis stem section with sharp thorns extending from the main trunk.
Randia siamensis cream flower and green leaves in a close up view
Randia siamensis cluster of cream flowers nestled under narrow green foliage
Randia siamensis white flower close up on a branch with green leaves
Randia siamensis white flower clusters sit among thick dark green foliage branches
Randia siamensis white flower close up on a branch with green leaves
Randia siamensis white flower clusters blooming on a stem with green leaves
Randia siamensis white flower clusters with round green fruit on a plant
Randia siamensis white flower clusters growing near small round green fruit
Randia siamensis white flower close up on a branch with small green buds
Randia siamensis white flower clusters opening among narrow, pointed, deep green leaves.
Randia siamensis white flower clusters with green leaves in a close up view
Randia siamensis white flower clusters growing amongst deep green waxy oval leaves
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) white flower close up on green leaves and dense foliage.
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) white star-shaped flower cluster nestled among oval green foliage.
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) white clusters of small flower growing amidst lush green leaves
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) white flower clusters amidst deep green pointed leaves on branches
Randia siamensis white flower close up with many small green round buds
Randia siamensis white flower with several small green buds on slender stems.
Randia siamensis white flower close up with green unopened buds on the branch
Randia siamensis white flower with clusters of small round green unopened buds
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) white cream flower cluster close up on the plant branch
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) flower cluster with many small white cream petals grouped together.
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) white flower close up on green leaves during a sunny day
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) white star-shaped flower growing among deep green foliage on the stem
Randia siamensis white flower close up on a branch with small green fruit
Randia siamensis white flower clusters opening among round green fruit on branches.
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) cream flower cluster, close up, green leaves foliage background.
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) cluster of star-shaped cream flowers nestled among smooth green leaves.
Randia siamensis white flower clusters among dense green leaves on shrub plant
Randia siamensis white flower clusters blooming among dense green oval shaped leaves
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) white cream flower close up, clustered star shaped petals, green foliage.
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) cluster of white star shaped flowers nestled among dark green glossy leaves.
Randia siamensis white flower close up on a green leafy branch
Randia siamensis white flower clusters emerging from deep green glossy foliage
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) with creamy white flower clusters among thick oval green leaves
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) displaying dense clusters of star-shaped white flower buds amid lush foliage
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) green fruit clusters close up on leafy branches.
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) displaying dense clusters of round green fruit among glossy foliage.
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) plant with dense green leaves in a plastic container
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) plant with lush foliage and small developing buds in a pot
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) cream flower clusters close up surrounded by dark green leaves.
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) clusters of creamy white star shaped flowers among lush foliage.
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) cream flower clusters on a green plant close up.
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) cream flower clusters emerge among smooth green leaves on a stem.
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) cream flower clusters with lush green pointed leaves plant
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) with many cream flower clusters nestled among dense green foliage
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) white flower cluster close up among lush green leaves
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) white flower cluster blooming among many smooth green oval leaves
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) white flower clusters on lush green leaves, close up.
Randia siamensis (Fragrant randia) clusters with creamy white star-shaped petals amid thick green foliage.


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Oxyceros horridus (Randia siamensis)

2531 Oxyceros horridus (Randia siamensis)

Fragrant randia. Medium size shrub with highly perfumed 1" wide white flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Flowers come in clusters. The plant has woody thorns on the stem that makes it look unusual for such a fine flowering shrub. Foliage is dark green, sometimes blueish. Can be grown in a pot and as a bonsai. The plant has medicinal properties - analgesic activities.
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