Guettarda speciosa

Velvet-seed, Beachberry, Sea rose

Message of the Flower

Peace in the Nerves

The Mother’s Comment

Indispensable for good health.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Certainly, peace, purity and silence can be felt in all material things—for the Divine Self is there in all.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - II: Peace

Peace can be brought down into the physical to its very cells. It is the active transformation of the physical that cannot be completely done without the supramental descent.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - III: The Descent of the Higher Powers

In Sri Aurobindo's yoga, the transformation of the body is indispensable so far as it can be done. Because the aim of this yoga is not an escape from the physical consciousness but a divinisation of that consciousness.

The Mother, Some Answers from the Mother: 31 December 1968

Colour

white or cream-colored.

Family

Rubiaceae

Cultivars

does not have a wide range of distinct cultivars

Flower Size

medium-sized.

Flower Texture

smooth

Number of Petals

five

Floral Symmetry

radial

Fragrance of Flower

pleasant fragrance.

Leaf Texture

smooth and glossy.

Leaf Arrangement

arranged opposite each other on the stem.

Leaf Color

green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

shrub or small tree.

Life Cycle

perennial plant with a long life cycle.

Blooming Period

blooms throughout the year, especially in tropical regions.

Climate

tropical and subtropical regions.

Water Requirements

well-drained soil and regular watering.

Soil Type

sandy, loamy, or well-draining soils.

Temperature Ranges

warm to hot temperatures and is not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

common garden pests

Pollinators

Various insects, including bees

Habitat

coastal areas and sandy shores.

Role in the Ecosystem

habitat and food for various wildlife in coastal ecosystems.

Ornamental

grown for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

local uses in coastal communities.

Endangered Status

No

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