Maria Preta (Blepharocalyx Salicifolius) is a perennial tree in the Myrtaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Blepharocalyx salicifolius is an evergreen tree or shrub native to South America, particularly Brazil to Northern Argentina, known for its dense, globose crown and adaptability to seasonally dry tropical biomes.