TopTropicals Plant Catalog
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Dillenia alata Family: Dilleniaceae Red Beech, Golden Guinea Tree Origin: Australia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Red Beech derives its common name from its beautiful flaky papery trunk, initially copper/pink and becoming maroon with age. It has large leaves, and large yellow flowers. The open fruit reveal bright red valves and black seeds. |
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| Dillenia indica, Dillenia speciosa Family: Dilleniaceae Elephant Apple, Chulta, Hondapara Tree, Ma-tad Origin: Indonesia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This evergreen spreading tropical tree isup to 60 feet tall. It has beautiful white fragrant flowers, toothed leaves and globose 3-4" fruits with small brown seeds. The greenish-yellow fruit, which has a thick protective covering, is edible; unripe fruits are cooked to make pickle and chutney. The juicy pulp is aromatic but very acid. Can be used as a ornamental tree. Protect from frost or plant in frost free areas. See picture of fruit, picture of flower. |
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| Dillenia ingens Family: Dilleniaceae Giant-leaved Dillenia Origin: Solomon Islands ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| Dillenia ovata Family: Dilleniaceae Kadah Simpoh, Simpoh Beludu Origin: Tropical Asia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| Dillenia philippinensis Family: Dilleniaceae Philippine Dillenia, Katmon, Philippines Simpoh Origin: Philippines ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| Dillenia suffruticosa, Wormia suffruticosa Family: Dilleniaceae Simpoh Air, Shrubby Dillenia, Shrubby Simpoh Origin: West Malesia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It has large leaves, and large yellow flowers. The flowers open at 3 am and last only a day. The ripe fruit splits open also at 3 am, into pinkish star-shaped segments to reveal seeds covered in red arils. The plant blooms from age 3-4 and can live for 50-100 years! The Simpoh Air sends out very deep tap roots to reach underground water sources. The tree is used to detect water as it always grows near water. The special thing about this useful plant is that the leaves can be used to wrap food and can also be used by tailor birds to make nests. Simpoh Air is used to staunch bleeding wounds, and the fruit pulp may be used to wash the hair (Brunei). |
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| Hibbertia cuneiformis Family: Dilleniaceae Cutleaf Guinea Flower Origin: Australia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Erect shrub 4-7' with bright yellow flowers and red stems and reddish-brown bark. Prefers well-drained soils. Prefers mulched root system and some summer water. Prune when young for bushier growth. Grows well full sun in coastal situations or shade in inland areas. Excellent for narrow sites. |
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| Tetracera indica Family: Dilleniaceae Tetracera Origin: Thailand ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A medium size shrub with fragrant powder-puff-like white flowers. Attracts bees, butterflies and other insects. Dense havit, a nice landscaping plant. Can be trimmed to a desired shape. Medium growth rate. |
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| Tetracera loureiri, Tetracera fragrans Family: Dilleniaceae Tetracera Origin: Thailand ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This fragrant shrub is very remarkable. Bees love the honey flowers, there are thousands of them around it! Fine sweet fragrance. Tetracera loureiri is one of the most valued herbs in Thai traditional medicine. |
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