Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
fiddle-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
JATROPHA integerrima
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
In German
Mulga
Peregrina
In French
Mulga
Peregrina
In Spanish
Mulga
Peregrina
In Portuguese
Mulga
Peregrina
In Polish
Mulga
Peregrina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mulga Tree and Peregrina
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Peregrina? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Peregrina. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Peregrina doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Peregrina has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Mulga Tree and Peregrina and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Peregrina
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Peregrina is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Peregrina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Peregrina season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Peregrina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mulga Tree and Peregrina Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Peregrina physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Peregrina are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Peregrina flower color: Red
- Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Mulga Tree and Peregrina
Care of Mulga Tree and Peregrina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
