Randia speciosa

Showy Randia, Blackberry Jam Fruit

Message of the Flower

Order

The Mother’s Comment

To put a thing in its place gives its true value. An apparently insignificant thing takes on its full value when put in its true place.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

There must be order and harmony in work. Even what is apparently the most insignificant thing must be done with perfect perfection, with a sense of cleanliness, beauty, harmony and order.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Progress and Perfection in Work

Colour

Cream white to light yellow

Family

Rubiaceae

Flower Size

Small to medium-sized flowers

Flower Texture

Smooth, sometimes waxy

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Often fragrant, especially at night

Leaf Texture

Smooth, glossy

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite or whorled

Leaf Color

Dark green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Can be either a shrub or a small tree, depending on the growing conditions

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Varies by climate, often spring through summer

Climate

Prefers tropical to subtropical climates

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil

Soil Type

Adaptable to a range of soil types but prefers well-drained soils

Temperature Ranges

Best in warm conditions; not frost-tolerant

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Can be susceptible to common garden pests and diseases, but specific issues depend on the region and growing conditions.

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and possibly birds

Habitat

Native to tropical and subtropical forests

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators and can serve as a host plant for certain species

Ornamental

Valued for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental or medicinal

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered

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