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Black Birch and Malabar Spinach


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Biennial  

Type
Vegetable  
Tree  

Origin
Southeastern Asia, India  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States  

Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach  
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch  

Number of Varieties
5  
40  
99+

Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates  
Hills, Moist Soils  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
4-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12*7  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Vining/Climbing  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2.40 cm  
99+
2,133.60 cm  
20

Minimum Width
24.00 cm  
99+
762.00 cm  
28

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red  
Yellow, Brown  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
White, Ivory  
Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan  

Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam  
Clay, Loam  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
-  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought  

In Summer
Average Water  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam  
Clay, Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves  
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches  

Fertilizers
Nitrogen  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
Yes  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
-  
Ants, Aphids, Birds  

Allergy
-  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C  
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Bark, Leaves, Sap  

Other Uses
Used As Food  
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BASELLA alba  
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'  

Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach  
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch  

In Hindi
पोई  
काले बर्च वृक्ष  

In German
Malabarspinat  
Schwarze Birke  

In French
L’épinard de Malabar  
Noir Bouleau  

In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar  
Negro del árbol de abedul  

In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι  
Μαύρο Birch Tree  

In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre  
Bétula Preto  

In Polish
Szpinak Malabar  
Czarny Brzoza  

In Latin
Spinach Malabar  
Niger Caerulus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Eudicotyledones  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Fagales  

Family
Basellaceae  
Betulaceae  

Genus
Basella  
Betula  

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
60  
40  
99+

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Difference Between Malabar Spinach and Black Birch

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Importance of Malabar Spinach and Black Birch

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