Dillenia suffruticosa

Simpoh Air, Shrubby Dillenia

Message of the Flower

Effort towards the Truth

The Mother’s Comment

Should exist in all men of goodwill.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Truth is the door of the spirit's Ananda, its beatific nature…

Sri Aurobindo, Essays in Philosophy and Yoga: Karma and Justice

Truth is not a dogma that one can learn once and for all and impose as a rule. Truth is as infinite as the supreme Lord and It manifests every instant for those who are sincere and attentive.

The Mother, Mother's Agenda: March 22, 1967

We shall perceive that the truth we seek is made up of four major aspects: Love, Knowledge, Power and Beauty. These four attributes of the Truth will express themselves spontaneously in our being. The psychic will be the vehicle of true and pure love, the mind will be the vehicle of infallible knowledge, the vital will manifest an invincible power and strength and the body will be the expression of a perfect beauty and harmony.

The Mother, On Education: The Science of Living

Colour

Lemon yellow, white

Family

Dilleniaceae

Flower Size

Up to 15 cm in diameter

Flower Texture

Waxy, slightly coarse

Number of Petals

5

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth, leathery

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Dark green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub or small tree

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Throughout the year in tropical climates

Climate

Tropical

Water Requirements

High, prefers moist conditions

Soil Type

Rich, well-drained

Temperature Ranges

Tropical, not frost-tolerant

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally pest-resistant, occasional leaf spot

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies, birds

Habitat

Rainforests, secondary forests in Southeast Asia

Role in the Ecosystem

Habitat and food for wildlife, used for reforestation

Quotations

Not commonly quoted

Ornamental

Large flowers, broad leaves

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Wood for construction and crafts

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered, habitat loss concern