Malabar Spinach
Scientific Name: Basella alba
Plant Family: Basellaceae
Native Region: Tropical Southern Asia (likely India or Southeast Asia)

Brief Description
A fast-growing, edible perennial vine with thick, succulent, heart-shaped leaves and red or green stems. It produces small, white or pink flowers in spikes and dark purple-to-black berries.
Care Instructions
Thrives in full sun but can tolerate light shade. Requires moist, well-draining soil and a trellis for climbing. Since it is a tropical plant, it needs warm temperatures and consistent watering to prevent bolting (flowering too early).
Medicinal Value
We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.
Created At: 2026-04-06T16:43:54.643418