Augusta rivalis (Marmelada) - Video 11

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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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Augusta (Alibertia) rivalis - Marmelada, Star of Belize

Marmelada, Ornamental Alibertia. Great choice for those who need to add a short and yet impressive shrub into landscape. The plant stays 2-3 ft tall, easy to prune if needed, with beautiful "shooting" white flowers, slightly fragrant. Very nice landscape exotic shrub for small spaces.
It prefers filtered light and can tolerate shade - this is a great choice of flowering showy plant for shaded areas!

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
1 Plant in stock
Last one
$29.95