Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Habitat
Dry areas
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Rich
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Gastric
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Limonia acidissima
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
कबिट
Lippia graveolens
In German
Indischer Holzapfel
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Kawista
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Kawista
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Limonia
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Feronia słoniowa
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wood Apple and Mexican Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of Wood Apple and Mexican Oregano? We provide you with everything About Wood Apple and Mexican Oregano. Wood Apple doesn't have thorns and Mexican Oregano doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Apple has allergic reactions like Gastric and Mexican Oregano has allergic reactions like Gastric. 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 Wood Apple and Mexican Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wood Apple and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Wood Apple and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Apple and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Apple season is Autumn and Mexican Oregano season is Autumn. The type of soil for Wood Apple is Rich and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Apple and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Wood Apple and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Apple and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Wood Apple flower color: White
Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wood Apple and Mexican Oregano
Care of Wood Apple and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.