Conocarpus

Conocarpus erectus sericeus Silver leaf

The tree is used as an ornamental plant and in bonsai. The variety sericeus, with silvery leaves, is especially prized for landscaping. It is an important host plant for epiphytes. As a result of ornamental planting, it has become naturalized in Hawaii. It has been used extensively in landscaping in Kuwait and became the most abundant tree/shrub. Conocarpus is widely believed to be fodder for the African buffalo, and it is understood that this is the source of their acidic urine.

Other Details

• Family :
  Combretaceae
• Common Name :
  Buttonwood or Button Mangrove,
• Origin :
  America from Florida, Caribbean and West Indies