Schrebera alata (Khombva)

Schrebera alata (Khombva) brown seeds, close up of flat papery plant fruit on white background.
Seeds

Schrebera alata (Khombva) brown winged seeds lie scattered on white surface in small pile.

Botanical name: Schrebera alata

Common names: Khombva, Mulingwi, Mutwari, Wild Jasmine, Wingleaf Woodenpear

Family: Oleaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plant

Wild Jasmine, Wingleaf Woodenpear. Small tree covered in sweet-scented flowers. New flowers are white - but get a pink color as they age. The specific epithet alata is from the Latin meaning "winged", referring to the fruit. Fruit a clavate capsule, 1-2", containing 8 winged seeds. This shrubby tree grows on the fringe of forest patches.



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