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Tabernaemontana pandacaqui

Banana Bush

Apocynaceae

Description:

Semi-deciduous shrub with milky sap in the leaves. Scented white flowers bloom in spring and summer, followed by dense clusters of orange, banana-shaped fruit. Dense habit suitable for shady areas. Can be pruned. Toxic.

Special Features:

  • Plant is TOXIC

  • Part of the Oleander family

Natural Habitat:

Rainforest, Wet Eucalypt Forest

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Well-drained, Moist

Tree/Shrub Height:

Semi-deciduous shrub to 2m

Attracts:

Butterflies, Insectivorous birds

Flower Colour:

White, Yellow

Tabernaemontana pandacaqui - Banana Bush

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Regional ecosystem:

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

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