 |
|
|
FLACOURTIA JANGOMAS - COFFEE PLUM.
Synonym: flacourtia cataphracta.Common name: coffee plum, paniala, puneala, Chinese plum, Indian plum, kerkup besar, paneala, jaggam, prunier malgache, rukam, babydruif, babykers. Family: Flacourtiaceae (Ketembilla family). A low branching tropical tree; growing up to no more than 35 feet tall. Coffee plum has sharp spines on the trunk; the leaves are long pointed, thin and glossy. The fragrant flowers are male and female; they are on separate trees. The fruits, containing 7-12 hard seeds, are round, dark red to nearly black. The taste varies from acid to sweet; it can be eaten out of hand or made into juice or marmalade. Medicinal applications: the fruits and leaves are used against diarrhea. Dried leaves are used for bronchitis. The root is used against toothache. Hardiness: USDA zone 9A - 11. Propagation: seeds. Culture: full sun, rich well drained soil. Plant in frost free locations although it can endure brief drops in temperature to 25° F. |
 |
|
|
For the right freight rate, shipping charges, conditions and delivery service, please visit our Webstore page! |