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TRIPLARIS cumingiana
TRIPLARIS cumingiana

Devils Backbone
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Shrub

Origin

Central America, South America
Madagascar

Types

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Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

-8
0 40000
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Habitat

Dry areas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-13
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-10
-

Sunset Zone

H1, H2
H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,680.00 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

910.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
-

Fruit Color

Magenta, Rose, Violet
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Ample Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Spider mites
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

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

Coarse
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees
Hummingbirds

Allergy

-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Used to establish native woodland
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Ant Tree, Long John
Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Devil's Backbone

In German

TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Devil's Backbone

In French

TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

TRIPLARIS cumingiana
El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Malpighiales

Family

Polygonaceae
Crassulaceae

Genus

Triplaris
Euphorbia

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Euphorbieae

Subfamily

-
Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

302000
1 27800
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Difference Between TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Devils Backbone

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Importance of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Devils Backbone

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