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The
Drypetes littoralis is a small evergreen tree with
smooth, rounded twigs and simple, oblong-falcated leaves that
grow in an alternating pattern, have short stalks, and branch
into unequal parts along the midrib. The fruits of the Drypetes
littoralis are covered with short, soft hair; grow from the
axis of the plant's leaves; and turn red when mature. The
plant's leathery leaves, which are 6-8cm long and 3.5-4cm
wide, are resistant to both strong sea winds and searing sunshine,
thus making the plant highly adaptive to coastal areas. Its
bright green leaves contrasted with its mature, red oval fruit
makes the Drypetes littoralis an ideal houseplant. |
