Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Ant Tree, Long John
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In German
QUICKSTICK
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In French
QUICKSTICK
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Portuguese
QuickStick
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Latin
Quickstick
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Quickstick and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Quickstick and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Quickstick and TRIPLARIS cumingiana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.