Portlandia grandiflora

"Portlandia," "Bell Flower," and "Large-flowered Portlandia."

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

This is faithfulness, to admit and to manifest no other movements but only the movements prompted and guided by the Divine.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Faithfulness

When I spoke of being faithful to the light of the soul and the divine Call, I was simply suggesting the great need in all crises and attacks,—to refuse to listen to any suggestions, impulses, lures and to oppose to them all the call of the Truth, the imperative beckoning of the Light. In all doubt and depression, to say "I belong to the Divine, I cannot fail"; to all suggestions of impurity and unfitness, to reply "I am a child of Immortality chosen by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother; I have but to be true to myself and to them—the victory is sure; even if I fell, I would be sure to rise again"; to all impulsions to depart and serve some other ideal, to reply "This is the greatest, this is the Truth, this alone can satisfy the soul within me; I will endure through all tests and tribulations to the very end of the divine journey." This is what I mean by faithfulness to the Light and the Call.

Sri Aurobindo, The Mother with Letters on The Mother: Faithfulness to the Light and the Call

Colour

white or cream-colored.

Varieties

Message of the Flower

Peace of Integral Faithfulness

The Mother’s Comment

Be faithful to the Divine and you will enjoy a constant peace.

Message of the Flower

Joy of Integral Faithfulness

The Mother’s Comment

That bond of love which makes all faithfulness so easy.

Family

Rubiaceae

Cultivars

does not have a wide range of distinct cultivars

Person who named the flower

Duchess of Portland, a British patron of botany.

Flower Size

relatively large

Flower Texture

smooth

Number of Petals

four to five

Floral Symmetry

radial

Fragrance of Flower

sweet and pleasant fragrance

Leaf Texture

smooth and glossy

Leaf Arrangement

arranged oppositely on the stem

Leaf Color

dark green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

shrub or small tree.

Life Cycle

perennial shrub

Blooming Period

throughout the year, with peak flowering periods.

Climate

tropical and subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

well-drained soil and regular watering.

Soil Type

fertile, well-draining soil

Temperature Ranges

warm temperatures and cannot tolerate frost.

Sun or Shade

partial to full sun.

Pollinators

Bees and butterflies

Habitat

native to tropical regions and is often found in gardens and cultivated landscapes.

Role in the Ecosystem

serves as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Ornamental

widely grown for its attractive flowers and fragrance.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

primary use is ornamental in gardens and landscaping.

Endangered Status

no