Can you help identify this growth on my leaves?

[damian]

Any idea what this is on my leaves? Its not an insect but some kind of growth. Appears on the topside of leaves. Any method of getting rid of it would be appreciated.

[drtreelove]

I just saw this. Any luck with diagnosis or treatment?

It's unusual. Not sure what it is, but possibly abiotic (not a living organism, pest or disease). Upper leaf surface only and primarily on the lower foliage indicates a possible splash substance. No folage discoloration or die-back?  It may be a cosmetic nuisance only. Only one plant? Try washing or wiping the leaf surfaces to remove the substance, with a water spray, wet rag or cotton gloves. 

[damian]

15 minutes ago, drtreelove said:

I just saw this. Any luck with diagnosis or treatment?

It's unusual. Not sure what it is, but possibly abiotic (not a living organism, pest or disease). Upper leaf surface only and primarily on the lower foliage indicates a possible splash substance. No folage discoloration or die-back?  It may be a cosmetic nuisance only. Only one plant? Try washing or wiping the leaf surfaces to remove the substance, with a water spray, wet rag or cotton gloves. 

Thanks for the response. 

 

Locals called it aphids but its not an insect. When I pointed that out they had no idea either. We gave it a spray with some general stuff they use on their crops but not much has changed. When I rub the white stuff off it leaves an orange stain on my fingers but seems to not come back. However the brown things are embedded into the leaf surface and dont rub off. I have a lot of these plants along my wall line forming a hedge. These are in a different location and only appears on the plants in that area.

 

Looking at it this morning the spread appears to be slowing. It's not hurting the plants any, no discoloration or die-back. Wife suggested I try tobacco water as a spray and see.  I'll keep monitoring. 

 

Again thatnks for the response.