Basella alba
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Caryophyllidae Superordo: Caryophyllanae Ordo: Caryophyllales |
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Basella alba, commonly known as Indian Spinach, Malabar Nightshade, is a climber.
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[edit] Naming
Basella alba was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Indian Spinach is a species in the genus Basella which contains 5 species and belongs to the family of the Basellaceae (Basella Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The climbers grow to a height of approximately 10 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Basella alba has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are ovate with entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The plants bloom from May to September. The flowers are arranged in racemes.
The fruits are drupes and very ornamental.
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[edit] Distribution
Basella alba is native to southeast Asia and is naturalized in the tropics.
[edit] Cultivation
The Indian Spinach can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Basella alba
[edit] History
[edit] Basella alba in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
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