Uvaria grandiflora, Unona grandiflora, Uva grandiflora, Uvaria cardinalis, Uvaria flava, Uvaria platypetala, Uvaria purpurea, Uvaria rubra

A truly very rare plant in cultivation anywhere. Medium size tree with unusual flowers 4-5" wide with dark red petals that turn yellow towards daisy-like center. Has large ornamental leathery leaves. Compact shape. Drought tolerant. This plant is easy to grow in container, it starts blooming in young age, when it is about 2-3 ft tall. Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade.

The fruits are aromatic, eaten raw or preserved.

Similar plants:

• Maasia glauca, Monoon glaucum, Polyalthia glauca, Polyalthia merrittii, Polyalthia parkinsonii, Unona merrittii, Uvaria glauca (Maasia)
• Uvaria lurida (Uvaria)
• Cananga odorata, Unona odoratissima (Ylang Ylang, Perfume Tree, Chanel #5 Tree, Ilang-ilang, Maramar)
• Uvariodendron sp. (Uvariodendron)
• Uvariopsis submontana (Uvariopsis)
• Wikstroemia uva-ursi (Akia)