Basellaceae - Botanical Family

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Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) climbing vine with purple stems and green leaves and fruit
Basella alba var. rubra

Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) climbing vine with purple stems and green leaves and small fruit

Botanical name: Basella alba

Common names: Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach

Family: Basellaceae

Origin: Africa, South East Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Very pretty and unusual plant for decorating pergolas and hanging baskets and for eating in salads and other healthy ways. Thrives in hot weather. The Malabar Spinach is a common vegetable in tropical Africa and southeast Asia, where it originated. Only the young leaves are eaten. To prepare, boil and discard water. Young leaves can be added to a green salad. The whole plant is used as a mind sedative. Propagation: Seeds.


Image gallery: 26 images
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) purple fruit close up on magenta stems
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) with dark purple fruit in a close up view.
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) close up of deep purple fruit on a pink stem
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) vine with lush green leaves and deep red stems, plant close up.
Basella alba var. rubra
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) green leaves and pink buds on a climbing plant close up.
Basella alba var. rubra
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) purple stems and green leaves climbing a bamboo support pole
Basella alba var. rubra
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) vine with purple stems and black fruit close up.
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) dark purple fruit close up attached to a reddish vine stem.
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) with black fruit and pink flowers in a close up
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) green leaves with purple edges in a container plant close up
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) plant with thick green leaves and dark purple fruit clusters.
Basella alba var. rubra
Basella alba green leaves with small dark fruit and climbing vine plant structure
Basella alba green leaves and small dark purple fruit in close up
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) purple stems and green leaves climbing up a bamboo support pole.
Basella alba var. rubra
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) vine with purple stems and black fruit close up.
Basella alba purple fruit close up attached to a vibrant pink stem
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) plant with purple stems and black fruit in a climbing vine
Basella alba var. rubra
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) dark purple fruit close up attached to thick green leaves stem
Basella alba close up white flower purple fruit green leaves and stem
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) climbing plant with thick green leaves on a tall wooden trellis.
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) pink white flower close up on a green climbing plant
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) purple stems with green and black fruit close up
Basella alba var. rubra
Basella alba pink flower with green buds and dark purple fruit close up
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) purple fruit and green leaves in a close up view.
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) black fruit close up on vining green stem plant branch
Basella alba (Ceylon Spinach) with purple stems, green leaves, and black fruit close up
Basella alba var. rubra


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Ullucus tuberosus (Ulluco) bright pink fruit gathered inside a small blue plastic bucket close up
Ullucus tuberosus (Ulluco) pile of vibrant pink tubers gathered within a simple blue plastic bucket

Botanical name: Ullucus tuberosus

Common names: Ulluco, Melluco, Papa Lisa

Family: Basellaceae

Origin: South America, Andes

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEdible plant

Tuberous perennial.

The leaves are crunchy and tasty, and may be eaten fresh or steaed, in much the same way as one would use spinach. The colorful tubers are best boiled or stir-fried.




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