Mazhar Botanic Garden

Crateva religiosa G. Forst

Sacred Garlic Pear Temple Plant

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000376
English name: Sacred Garlic Pear, Temple Plant
Arabic name: كراتيفا روليجيوزا
Native: Tropical Asia
Country: India
(PGR): Very rare

Deciduous tree to15 m high leaves trifoliate flowers before the leaves, greenish white turning yellow fruit ovoid 2- 3 cm diameter, edible and high in vitamin C, usually roasted

ornamental plant. The wood, hard, yellow tending brown with the age, easy  to work, is locally used for common use objects. Leaves and buds are times consumed cooked as vegetables.

Crateva speciosa Volkens

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Texture: Moist
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 11
pH range: 0 - 14

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