Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Elliptic to lanceolate with zero lobes
Margin
Serrate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with moderately prominent veins
Key Features
Alternate glossy green leaves with finely serrated margins and distinct pinnate venation.
Description
An evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 9 meters tall, featuring smooth grayish-brown bark, fragrant white flowers with numerous yellow stamens, and woody capsules containing seeds.
Habitat
Subtropical to tropical regions with acidic, well-drained soils and high humidity.
Native Range
Native to mainland China, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent; widely cultivated globally in frost-free climates.
Identified on 10/24/2026