Mazhar Botanic Garden

Maniltoa grandiflora (A.Gray) Scheff.

Handkerchief tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000855
English name: Handkerchief tree
Native: Southeast Asia
Country: Southeast Asia

Evergreen tree, grow 5-15 m tall, 1 m in diameter stem brown leaves pinnate, elongate with smooth margin, 7-14 cm long, 3-8 cm wide

Ornamental plant. leaves, fruits and bark contains saponin, flavonoid. Timber tree. The wood is used for fuel and makes good charcoal

Cynometra grandiflora A Gray

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Texture: Clay Enriched soil Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Medium Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 10 : 11
pH range: 6.1-6.5

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