Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Australia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACACIA melanoxylon
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
काली लकड़ी
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Schwarzes Holz
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Bois noir
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Blackwood
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Μαυρο ξυλο
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Madeira preta
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Czarne drewno
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Press
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acacieae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Blackwood and Malabar nut
Season and care of Blackwood and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Blackwood and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackwood is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackwood and Malabar nut Physical Information
Blackwood and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blackwood and Malabar nut are as follows:
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blackwood and Malabar nut
Care of Blackwood and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.