P. obtusa Wild Yucatan and Caribbean rim
Colors
WhiteYellow
Description
P. obtusa is a wild Yucatan and Caribbean-rim species, the original ancestor of the famous Singapore cultivar. It has very small leaves that never develop rust fungus, with thick leaves and turned-in margins. Flowers are small, white with a small yellow center, and extremely fragrant. The plant is very compact and branches freely without needing to bloom. Sets seed.
Appearance
Small white flowers with a small yellow center. Very small, thick leaves with turned-in margins that do not develop rust fungus.
Fragrance
Extremely fragrant.
Growth & Foliage
Very compact; branches freely without having to bloom.
Cultivation Tips
Rust-fungus-free leaves. Sets seed.
Provenance
Wild species from the Yucatan and Caribbean rim; original ancestor of the famous Singapore cultivar.
Also Known As
Details
Growth Habit
compact
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Fragrance Strength
extremely
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Original ancestor of the famous Singapore. Very small leaves that never get rust fungus and produces small, extremely fragrant, white flowers with a small yellow center. Very compact and branches freely without having to bloom. Thick leaves with turned in margins. Sets seed.
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Fragranceextremely
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