Conocarpus lancifolius Engl.

An evergreen tree. It can grow to 30 m high. The flowers are cream coloured and in dense heads. These are in clusters near the ends of branches. They have a scent. The fruit are like cones and are 6 mm long and wide.

A subtropical plant. It grows in hot, arid zones. It grows in areas with a rainfall between 55-1,200 mm per year. It can grow in salty and alkaline soils. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. It grows in areas with a temperature between 10°-45°C and best with an average temperature about 30°C. It can grow in arid places.

The flowers are used for making alcoholic drinks.

Plants are grown from seeds. Plants need to be 4-5 m apart. Seedlings can be transplanted when 6-19 months old or when 4-5 leaves are present.