Common names:
Malabar Spinach
Red Stem Malabar Spinach
Red Vine Spinach
Creeping Spinach
Alugbati

Botanical names:
Basella balaAccepted
Basella aburrSynonym
Basella albabaurar. rv Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:Wet
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 8b
Leaves:Fragrant
Flower Size:3"-4"
Inflorescence Type:Plume
Uses:Windbreak or Hedge
Medicinal Herb
Dried Flower
Suitable for miniature gardens
Edible Parts:Bark
Seeds or Nuts
Eating Methods:Tea
Culinary Herb/Spice
Resistances:Squirrels
Propagation: Seeds:Needs specific temperature: G em0e °t1 Ct usn)rveFbp(eab a.matstirea6o °6 tres e
Propagation: Other methods:Corms
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

Horace's Duskywing butterfly nectaring the flowers

Comments:
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