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Funeral Tree (Quararibea funebris)

Quararibea funebris, the Funeral Tree, is a tropical tree prized for its fragrant flowers and medicinal uses, reaching heights of 10-20 meters.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Requires well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 20-30 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect young plants from intense midday sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.

Soil

Requires well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 20-30 °C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Flowering, Medicinal, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-20 m

Spread

5-10 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Lexarza funebris La Llave
Myrodia funebris (La Llave) Benth.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalvales
  • familyMalvaceae
  • genusQuararibea
  • speciesQuararibea funebris
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Additional Care Tips

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