Mitragyna parvifolia — a medium houseplant
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Mitragyna parvifolia

Mitragyna Parvifolia

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Mitragyna parvifolia is a tree species found in Asia, native to India and Sri Lanka. Mitragyna species are used medicinally and for their fine timber throughout the areas where they grow. M. parvifolia reaches heights of 50 feet with a branch spread over 15 feet. The stem is erect and branching. Flowers are yellow and grow in ball-shaped clusters. Leaves are a dark green in color, smooth, rounded in shape, and opposite in growth pattern.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Mitragyna
Family
Rubiaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Kaim en True kadamb en Kadamb
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Mitragyna parvifolia flower
PLATE 01 · flower
Mitragyna parvifolia habit
PLATE 02 · habit
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