Vallaris glabra (Bread Flower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Vallaris |
| Species | glabra |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2 - 3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Space individuals 0.3 - 0.4 m apart. Flowers best under full sun, shady conditions inhibit flowering. |
| Notable Specimens | Suan Packkad Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. |
| Habitat | Terrestrial. |
| Leaf Description | Opposite leaves are elliptic or ovate with wavy leaf margin. Leaf apex is acute or has a distinct drip tip. |
| Flower Description | Large, cup-shaped flowers have 5 pointed, slightly overlapping petals. The outer edge of each petal is curled inward to form a sharp point in the middle. Flowers occur in dense terminal clusters near the branch tips. |
| Fruit Description | Oblong, beaked fruit splits into 2 dry, dehiscent fruits known as follicles. |
| Colour Description | Flowers are white. Bark is grey. Foliage is light green. |
| Texture Description | Foliage is glossy. Bark is smooth. |
Photographs
Vallaris glabra, Form
Vallaris glabra, Leaf
Vallaris glabra, Flower
