Stemmadenia litoralis
COMMON NAME | Milky Way Tree |
TYPE | Tree |
FAMILY | Apocynaceae |
NOTES | Stemmadenia litoralis
is a shrub or small tree growing up to 25 ft tall. A very ornamental plant,
it is often grown in gardens, being valued especially for its highly aromatic
flowers. When in full bloom, perfume fills the area with a soft, musky
sweetness. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Northern S. America - Colombia,
through Central America to Mexico. |
NATIVE HABITAT | Moist or wet forests
at elevations up to 2300 ft. |
WEB SOURCES |
