Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) - Video 1

Botanical name: Augusta rivalis

Common names: Marmelada, Purui, Trompito, Madrono, Zumbo, Guayabito de monte, Star of Belize, Alibertia

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Amazon River Region, Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
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Augusta rivalis
Augusta rivalis can bloom multiple times a year, keeping your garden lively and colorful in different seasons.


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