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Arabian Jasmine मोगरा

Jasminum sambac

Foxtail Orchid (द्रौपदी माला), Rhynchostylis retusa
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Hindi
मोगरा
Botanical
Jasminum sambac
Family
Oleaceae

About the plant

A pot by an open window does more for a summer evening than any air freshener.

Growing it

Prune in January, feed in February, flower by April.

What it is for

Gajra and offerings; cuttings root in the monsoon.

How to grow

Sunlight
Four to six hours of sun
Water
Every second day
Season
Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul
Grows in
Balcony, Terrace / rooftop, Windowsill
Mature size
60–150 cm
First harvest
Flowers April to September

Prune in January, feed in February, flower by April.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Gajra and offerings; cuttings root in the monsoon.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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