Rubiaceae
Heinsenia diervilleoides
Miniature bells
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Not currently in the nursery
We can propagate most native species on request — get in touch to discuss timeline and quantity.
About
This small tree or shrub, growing up to 15 metres tall, features elliptic to oblanceolate leaves with a distinctive drip tip, often showing pinkish-red venation on young growth. It produces dense clusters of creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers mottled with pink and covered in silky hairs, typically blooming from July to October. The fleshy fruits ripen to a brown or black, retaining the remains of the calyx teeth.
Where it works in Kilifi
Suitable as an understorey plant or specimen in a Kilifi garden, it thrives in dappled shade conditions, mimicking its natural evergreen forest habitat. Its moderate size makes it ideal for areas requiring a small shade tree or for forest restoration projects.
Growing notes
Flowering typically occurs during the late dry season. Specific growth rate, established water requirements, and hardiness information are not widely documented.
Sources
Researched with web grounding from: zimbabweflora.co.zw, grokipedia.com, rwandaflora.com, kew.org. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.