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?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersThorny 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 green leaves and white flower bud in a close up view


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