TopTropicals Newsletter / May 18, 2009

NEW ARRIVALS OF TROPICAL PLANTS

Gardenia gjellerupii
Very rare Thai endemic plant. It has yellow/golden fragrant flowers similar to Gardenia tubifera kula except that it has erect flower (never pendulus), less number of petals and leaves are slightly velvetish. This gardenia is better suited for alkaline soils (S. Florida) than G. tubifera kula.

Clusia orthoneura
Brazilian Clusia, Porcelain Flower. Very rare small shrub with waxy and thick narrow leaves and gorgeous pink flowers with mauve throats that look almost artificial. The flower stays on the plant for a few days. The shrub has naturally round shape and produces thick air-roots at the base of the stem. Blooms from late winter through spring and summer. Cold hardy to zone 9b. Perfect container plant or can be gown as a specimen in a small garden.

Kopsia singaporensis
Singapore Kopsia. This endemic species is found only in Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia. Small tree with white fragrant flowers with pink centers.

Allamanda Cherry Jubilee
Showy cherry flowers, fragrant. Large plant, blooming size.

 

Brunfelsia densifolia
Serpentine Hill rain tree. Hardy, beautiful shrub endemic to Puerto Rico. It has unusually narrow, lanceolate leaves. Yellow, tubular flowers are most prolific in the spring and summer, but occur to a lessor extent through the rest of the year.



Dipladenia (Mandevilla) boliviensis - white
Mandevilla Summer Snow - rare variety with snow-white flowers. Very pretty vine with dark glossy leaves.

Petrea volubilis
Queens wreath, sandpaper vine. Fast-growing. Spectacular bloom!


Maniltoa grandiflora
Dove Tree, Handkerchief Tree, Ghost Tree - The tassel of juvenile leaves hanging down limp.


Posoqueria longiflora (trinitatis)
Jazmin de embarcadero, Needle flower tree. Small tree with large glossy dark green leaves and long cascading flowers that are extremely fragrant. Very exotic look!



Caesalpinia lutea - Yellow
Yellow Bird of Paradise (dwarf poinciana)- a showy flower for a small yard or patio. Drought tolerant.

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Annona sp. - Golden Sugar Apple
This rare Annona is a species originally brought from Costa Rica.
It has a large, up to 1 lb fruit, green when unripe, sometimes with gray to brown spots, turning dark yellow to orange on ripening. The pulp is golden to orange, resembling papaya in color and Jackfruit in texture. Flavor is like the custard apple but with papaya, apricot and melon overtones. This species prefers well-irrigated sites, and seems to tolerate flooding. It is also cold hardy at least to upper 20's for a few hours. This feature, along with a tasty fruit and flood tolerance, makes this species desirable for Florida gardens and other similar subtropical areas. The plant would be very interesting for rare fruit collectors as it offers a large, exotic fruit of unusual color and taste, and appears to be much more hardy and water tolerant than similar looking but sensitive A. muricata, A. montana and Rollinia.

Echium fastuosum
Pride of Madeira. It's an evergreen perennial that flowers its heart out from spring to summer. It grows rapidly to form a multi-branched bush with grey-green leaves. They're characterised by large and impressive blue flowers. Large 12" intense blue flowers stand high above the foliage to make a brilliant garden display.

Holmskioldia sanguinea
Chinese hat, Cup and Saucer, Parasol Flower, Mandarins hat. Unique flowers are the main interest of this scrambling shrub: each is a narrow, orange-scarlet tube backed by a broad, circular calyx.

Mussaenda Dona Evangelina - Red
The true flowers are yellow with brightly colored red bracts.

Mussaenda philippica Dona Luz
(salmon pink)

Mussaenda philippica Queen Sirikit (Peach)

Hibiscus El Capitolio Bloody Mary
Very special variety! Flowers are pendant, with a double skirt.

Jasminum adenophyllum
Bluegrape jasmine, Princess jasmine, Che vang. A rare endemic of India. Flowers are large, 2-3" wide, with narrow curled petals and extremely fragrant. Flower shape resembles Michelia Alba flower.

Camphor Basil (Ocimum kilimanscharicum)
Camphor plant.
Wonderful scent! Very rare herb.

Cassia marginata
Red Shower Tree. Beautiful medium size tree with bright pink flowers with shades of orange and red.

Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon)
Cassia cinnamon, Chinese cinnamon. This variety of cinnamon has large leaves which are highly aromatic as much as bark that is used for commercial cinnamon. Leaves are used as tea. Cold hardy plant.

Cymbopogon citratus
Lemon grass - versatile performer in the kitchen where it can be used in teas, beverages, herbal medicines, and Eastern inspired soups and other dishes.

Lippia dulcis
Aztec Sweet Herb, Sweetleaf - Mexican herb with an incredibly sweet leaf. Leaves can be eaten from the plant like candy or tossed into fruit salads for an unusual addition. It is used since the time of the Aztecs for coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, and colic.

Myrcianthes fragrans
Like other members of the Myrtaceae, myrtle family, Myrcianthes fragrans has spicy fragrant leaves, the volatile oils reminiscent of nutmeg. This plant has fragrant, white flowers that grow in long panicles which occur periodically throughout the year. These flowers then develop into attractive, red berries that are edible. This plant will tolerate wet soils but is also drought tolerant, as well as cold hardy to some freeze.

Polygala myrtifolia
A rare low growing bush from South Africa. 3 to 4 ft in height, blooms throughout the year with a peak in spring when the plants flower profusely.

Sandoricum koetjape
Santol, Kechapi, Lolly Fruit. Yellow and round fruit has thick skin and tasty segments inside. Sometimes called the "Lolly Fruit" because you have to suck it to get the flavor.

Satureja Viminea (Kama Sutra Mint Tree)
Costa Rican or Jamacian Mint Tree - large shrub or small tree with pure peppermint scented leaves. This is not an herb, but a rare tree! Make your own Kama Sutra Bathing gel!

Vanilla planifolia
Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean, French Vanilla, Vanilla Orchid. Make your own vanilla!

Synsepalum dulcificum - 3 gal pot
Miracle fruit bush. Fruit makes sour taste sweet. Some of plants already have flowers.


Cassia nodosa hybrid - grafted
Pink Shower Tree, Appleblossom Tree. Spectacular medium size fast growing tree with a fine spreading crown. Masses of bubbly fragrant pink appleblossom flowers (over 2 inches across) appear in spring-summer held in cascading clusters along downy branches.

Philenoptera violacea - Mupandapanda
Synonym: Lonchocarpus capassa. Apple Leaf, Rain Tree. Medium-sized rare exotic tree from Tanzania and Namibia. Purple to mauve flowers in pendulous sprays are sweetly scented. Lush foliage looks very tropical. Relatively hardy tree, tolerates poor soils, grows well in sandy soils.

Quisqualis Indica
Rangoon Creeper - single flower variety. Spectacular bloom, flowers change color from white to pink to red. Sweet fragrance. Very fast growing, perfect for covering a fence or pagoda.

Strobilanthes dyerianus
Persian Shield - beautiful bright purple foliage. The more sun, the brighter the color. Can tolerate shade, too.



Bunchosia argenta
Peanut Butter Tree. This attractive tree has clusters of yellow flowers that are followed by an abundance of dark red fruit. The rich, sweet flesh has a texture similar to peanut butter.



Dipladenia sanderi Sun Parasol Crimson
New exciting variety of Dipladenia (Mandevilla) with bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers.



Portlandia albiflora
Dwarf Bell Flower, White horse flower. Drarf growth habit, pink veins on white flowers. The air is filled with their luscious perfume, reminiscent of warm, creamy chocolate.



Portlandia grandiflora
Bell flower, Glorious Flower of Cuba, White horse flower. Extremely rare plant. Luscious perfume of bell-like flowers, reminiscent of warm, creamy chocolate.

Caesalpinia pulcherrima Compton (pink)
Pride of Barbados, Dwarf Poinciana, Flower Fence - bright pink/red flowers, national flower of Barbados.

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