Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Radermachera sinica
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Number of Varieties
1740000
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40000
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-118-15
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
610.00 cm-
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3900
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Minimum Width
490.00 cm22.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Thorns
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✔
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Repeat Bloomer
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✔
✘
Tolerances
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Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
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✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Good for skin
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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✘
✔
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Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
ORYZA
Common Name
China Doll
Rice
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
चावल
In German
Zimmeresche
Reis
In French
china doll
riz
In Spanish
china doll
arroz
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
ρύζι
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
arroz
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
ryż
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
rice
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cyperales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Oryza
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Tecomeae
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Subfamily
-
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Number of Species
1725
1
27800
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