Champak चम्पा

🌱 About the plant

Orange-yellow flowers whose scent carries across a whole garden at dusk.

Growing it

Rich soil and shelter from hot wind; happiest in humid air.

What it is for

Garland flowers and perfume; the scent tree of southern gardens.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Part sun

Water

Regular; never dry

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

10–20 m

First harvest

Flowers from year five

Rich soil and shelter from hot wind; happiest in humid air.

🌾 Traditional uses

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

Traditional knowledge

Garland flowers and perfume; the scent tree of southern gardens.

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