Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
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
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beetles
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ACACIA melanoxylon
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
काली लकड़ी
Moonflower
In German
Schwarzes Holz
Monet
In French
Bois noir
Monet
In Spanish
Blackwood
Monet
In Portuguese
Madeira preta
Monet
In Polish
Czarne drewno
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blackwood and Moonflower
Wondering what are the properties of Blackwood and Moonflower? We provide you with everything About Blackwood and Moonflower. Blackwood doesn't have thorns and Moonflower doesn't have thorns. Also Blackwood does not have fragrant flowers. Blackwood has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation and Moonflower has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blackwood and Moonflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blackwood and Moonflower
Season and care of Blackwood and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Blackwood and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackwood is Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackwood and Moonflower Physical Information
Blackwood and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blackwood and Moonflower are as follows:
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Blackwood and Moonflower
Care of Blackwood and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonflower pruning is done 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.