Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Round
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
भारतीय पालक
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Indian Spinat
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
épinards indienne
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
espinaca india
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
espinafre indiano
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Indyjski szpinak
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Spinach Indian
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Nyssaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Indian Spinach
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Indian Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Indian Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Indian Spinach season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Indian Spinach is Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Indian Spinach Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Indian Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Indian Spinach are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Indian Spinach
Care of Black Tupelo and Indian Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.