English Common Name: Membrillo, Heaven Lotus Chinese Name / 植物中文名: 半果树 (Bàn guǒshù), 天堂莲花 (Tiāntáng liánhuā) Other Local Name: No information available Family Name: Lecythidaceae (Brazil Nut Family) Scientific Name: Gustavia superba Synonym: Japarandiba superba, Pirigara insignis, Pirigara superba Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Ericales > Lecythidaceae (Brazil Nut Family) > > Gustavia Origin: South America Growth Habit: Tree Characteristic: A small tree that have large flowers with many stamen arranged in a ring. Care Requirements: Prefers semi to full sun and moderate watering. Images Location: Malaysia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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