Catesbaea spinosa

Spanish Guava, Lily Thorn

Message of the Flower

Certitude of Victory

The Mother’s Comment

It is not noisy, but it is sure.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

You must make grow in you the peace that is born of the certitude of victory.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - IV: The Right Attitude towards Difficulties

No human will can finally prevail against the Divine's Will. Let us put ourselves deliberately and exclusively on the side of the Divine, and the Victory is ultimately certain.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1954: 31 December 1954

Colour

Greenish-yellow

Family

Rubiaceae

Person who named the flower

Mark Catesby

Flower Size

Small, often about 1-2 cm in diameter.

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

Typically 5

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical (actinomorphic).

Fragrance of Flower

No

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub, characterized by its spiny branches.

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

varies with climate and habitat conditions.

Climate

Tropical, native to the Caribbean.

Water Requirements

Likely moderate, typical of many Caribbean native plants that can withstand periods of dry conditions.

Soil Type

Well-drained soils, possibly adaptable to a range of soil types given its native habitat conditions.

Temperature Ranges

Tropical; not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

Likely prefers full sun to partial shade, typical of many shrubs native to open, sunny environments.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Specific pests and diseases not widely documented, but, like many plants, may be susceptible to common garden pests and diseases under certain conditions.

Pollinators

Likely pollinated by insects; specific pollinators not documented.

Habitat

Dry, coastal areas and scrublands in the Caribbean.

Role in the Ecosystem

Can provide shelter and food for wildlife, particularly in its native habitat;

Endangered Status

habitat destruction and climate change could potentially impact its populations.

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