. Some ornamental shrubs for the Tropics. Shrubs Tropics. SOME ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS FOR THE TROPICS 47 The 3-inch leaves are frequently chewed by insects. Propagation is by seed. Chrysobalanus icaco L. Icaco Cocoplum "Hicaco," "Icaco," "Jicaco" (fig. 23) Rosaceae The icaco cocoplum is common in many parts of the western tropics. It occasionally becomes a tree but far more frequently remains a shrub from 3 to 8 feet high, whose lower leaves extend downward to the ground. It grows equally well in almost pure beach sand and heavy clay, and is particularly useful in poor
. Some ornamental shrubs for the Tropics. Shrubs Tropics. SOME ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS FOR THE TROPICS 47 The 3-inch leaves are frequently chewed by insects. Propagation is by seed. Chrysobalanus icaco L. Icaco Cocoplum "Hicaco," "Icaco," "Jicaco" (fig. 23) Rosaceae The icaco cocoplum is common in many parts of the western tropics. It occasionally becomes a tree but far more frequently remains a shrub from 3 to 8 feet high, whose lower leaves extend downward to the ground. It grows equally well in almost pure beach sand and heavy clay, and is particularly useful in poor soils where more showy plants will not Figure 23.—Chrysobalanus icaco is a spreading, low shrub which grows wild in many sections. The white flowers are not significant in the landscape, but the fruits are both ornamental and edible. Several varieties are distinguished for their fruit color—one has dark-blue, olive- shaped fruits; another has larger, reddish, and more rounded ones; and a third has creamy white fruits. The seeds of the white- fruited variety are said to be roasted as a nut. The opposite leaves are glossy and smooth, with very short petioles. Propagation is by seeds or division. Cipadessa baccifera (Roth) Miq. (fig. 24) Meliaceae This plant was introduced from Yung Hsien, China, by explorers of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, where it was found grow- ing at an elevation of 6,000 feet. It has grown well in south. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Hume, Edward Putnam, 1911-. [Washington : U. S. Govt. Print. Off. ]
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