Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Elliptic to lanceolate
Margin
Serrate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and reticulate veins
Key Features
Glossy dark green upper surface with a sharply pointed apex and finely serrated margins along the upper half.
Description
An evergreen shrub or small tree featuring smooth grey bark, fragrant white flowers with numerous yellow stamens, and woody capsules containing seeds.
Habitat
Mountain slopes and subtropical forests in acidic, well-drained soils under high rainfall conditions.
Native Range
Native to mainland Asia and widely cultivated throughout tropical and subtropical regions globally.
Identified on 10/18/2026