Guettarda speciosa is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae, noted for large, prominently veined leaves and summer-flowering heads. It prefers full sun on a well-drained neutral loam in a sheltered, south-facing position. Flowering occurs July to September. Hardiness is H4, so it performs best in milder, protected UK sites.

East Indian Zebra Wood (Guettarda speciosa) is an evergreen coastal shrub with summer flowers from July to September.

Guettarda is a plant genus in the family Rubiaceae. Most of these plants are known by the common name velvetseed.

Guettarda speciosa

East Indian zebra wood | Guettarda speciosa

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