Mazhar Botanic Garden

Cerbera odollam Rubra Gaertn.

Red Pong Pong Tree

Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Cerbera
Species: odollam
Cultivar / variety: Rubra
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000682
English name: Red Pong Pong Tree
Arabic name: سربيرا حمراء
Native: Southeast Asia, Queensland, Australia
Country: Garden origin
(PGR): Very rare

Evergreen small tree grow up to 5 m tall, 4 m width leaves glossy red or dark green flowers pink and white fruit red, poisonous

Ornamental plant. Medicinal

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Texture: Clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Light shade
Propagation: Seeds or cuttings.
Flowering time: Winter, spring
Zone: 9 : 10
pH range: 5.5-7.5

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