Water
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging the roots. Reduce watering significantly during cooler months or dormancy.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in potted specimens.
Also known as Mato
Black Warri (Guilandina ciliata) is a spiny, scrambling shrub or small tree with attractive yellow flowers and edible, red-mottled seeds. It is native to parts of Africa.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight but tolerates some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm to Moderate
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-27°C; protect from frost.
Light Feeding
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging the roots. Reduce watering significantly during cooler months or dormancy.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in potted specimens.
Prune lightly after flowering to shape the plant and remove any dead or crossing branches. Heavy pruning is generally not required unless seeking to control size or encourage bushier growth.
Remove spent flower stalks to maintain appearance.
Propagation is typically done by seeds, which may require scarification or stratification to improve germination. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer, but success rates may vary.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, every 3-4 years, when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix and a slightly larger pot.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Black Warri (Guilandina ciliata) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Guilandina |
| Species | Guilandina ciliata |
Similar in genus Guilandina
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