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This evergreen shrub or small tree is native to the West Indies ,
Florida and Venezuela and is widely cultivated for ornament in the
tropics.
It grows to around 25 ft (8 m) high and has 8 in (20 cm) long, oval
leaves. It produces tight clusters of bright orange-red flowers
through much of the year, followed by 1 in (25 mm) oval, white,
edible fruit.
Cultivation: These plants require steady, warm temperatures and
moist, well-drained soil.
They are propagated from seed or semi-ripe cuttings. |
