Tamilnadia uliginosa (Tamilnadia)

Tamilnadia uliginosa green flower bud close up on a sharp thorny branch
Tamilnadia uliginosa green flower bud emerging next to a sharp woody thorn

Botanical name: Tamilnadia uliginosa

Common name: Tamilnadia

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: SE Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

Branches of this monotypic tree bear decussately arranged, short lateral shoots, each of which terminally produces one or two pairs of short thorns. Leaves, flowers and fruits are typically produced on very abbreviated shoots immediately below the thorns.


Tamilnadia uliginosa with brown trunk and green leaves on this woody plant branch
Tamilnadia uliginosa trunk with green leaves and thick stems above the water edge
Tamilnadia uliginosa green leaves and white flower bud in a close up view
Tamilnadia uliginosa white flower bud with sharp thorns and oval green leaves


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