Mazhar Botanic Garden

Coccoloba uvifera (L.) L.

Sea Grape

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000610
English name: Sea Grape
Arabic name: كوكولوبا
Native: Tropical America and the Caribbean
Country: Bahamas Caribbean Florida Tropical america
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen  small tree grows up to 6-15 m tall leaves nearly round, red veined flowers whitish fruits edible reddish which hang in grape-like clusters 2 cm wide

Ornamental plant.  Coastal . Beachfront. the fruit edible, but not widely consumed.

Polygonum uvifera L

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Texture: Calcareous Chalk Coastal Alluvial Soils Sandy alluvia
Fertility: Low
Drainage: Somewhat poorly drained
Topography: Swamp
Salinity: Underdetermined
Water Sources: Medium Water
Climates: Temperate
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 10a : 11
pH range: 7.0 - 8.0

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