Spachea perforata

the national flower of St. Vincent and the Grenadine

Flower name
Spachea perforata
Scientific name
Spachea perforata
AliasSoufriere Tree
Place of originPanama to northern Brazil, Cuba, and Trinidad and Tobago
Place of floweringOrchard, Ornamental plants
Flowering seasonApril, May, June, July, August, September

What is Spachea perforata

Soufriere Tree (scientific name: Spachea perforata) is a tropical evergreen shrub of the Spachea species of the Malpighiaceae family, native to Panama to northern Brazil, Cuba, and Trinidad and Tobago. It is found in moist forests. It is the national flower of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and is honored as the "Jewel of St. Vincent and the Antilles.

Common name: Soufriere Tree, scientific name: Spachea perforata, leaf shape: lanceolate to lanceolate, leaf length: 5-10 cm, leaf width: 2.5 cm, inflorescence Form: pendant clusters, inflorescence length: 5-7.5 cm, Propagation: cuttings.