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Calotropis gigantea
It is a large shrub growing to 4 m tall. It has clusters of waxy flowers that are either white or lavender in colour. Each flower consists of five pointed petals and a small, elegant "crown" rising from the centre, which holds the stamens. The plant has oval, light green leaves and milky stem.
native to Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and China
I spotted this on the outskirts of Hampi.
Spotted on Jan 25, 2008
Submitted on Oct 23, 2011
5 Comments
Thanks shekainahdalaban and Achmmad, I didn't know either one of those things!
This is one of the most popular plant in Central and East Java. Known locally as "Widuri" Flower.
This is a host plant of Plain Tiger butterfly.
Thank you!
wonderful!!!!