THEVETIA PERUVIANA تيفيتيا

Thevetia peruviana is a small ornamental tree which grows to about 1.5 - 2.3 m high.  The leaves are spirally arranged, linear and about 13-15 cm in length. Flowers are bright yellow and funnel-shaped  with 5 petals spirally twisted. The fruits are somewhat globular,  slightly fleshy and have a diameter of 4-5 cm.  The fruits,  which are green in colour, become black on ripening. Each fruit contains a nut which is longitudinally and transversely divided.  All parts of the plant contain the milky juice.

CLASSIFICATION
Flowering Tree

PLANT SIZE
Height up to 1 M - 2 M approx.

LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun/Partial Sun