Stahlia monosperma

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Common name: cobana negra (Spanish)

Family: Fabaceae (Bean)

Distribution: Puerto Rico

Life form: Tree

Description: Cobana Negra is a medium sized evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It is usually found growing near mangroves, marshy deltas and in coastal forests. The clustering light yellow flowers bloom in late spring and produce bright red fruits throughout the summer. Prefers full sun and will tolerate a variety of soil and moisture conditions.

1: Plot 190a (190A) • Accession: 89561*D • Origin: Puerto Rico
2: Plot 199 (199) • Accession: 89561*B • Origin: Puerto Rico
3: Plot 199 (199) • Accession: 89561*C • Origin: Puerto Rico
4: Plot 96 (96) • Accession: 91513*B • Origin: Puerto Rico
5: Plot 96 (96) • Accession: 91513*C • Origin: Puerto Rico
6: Plot 96 (96) • Accession: 91513*D • Origin: Puerto Rico

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Stahlia monosperma

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