species 4,411 observations

Malabar Spinach

Basella alba

Field notes

Supports All

2 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red-marked Pachodynerus Wasp, Emerald Euphoria 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Vines
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Resists: Heat Humidity
Habit: Climbing Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Vine Herbaceous perennial Vegetable

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.