
- Hindi
- रक्त पुष्प
- Botanical
- Hamelia patens
- Family
- Rubiaceae
About the plant
Orange tubular flowers, continuously, and the sunbirds that follow them.
Growing it
Trim monthly; it flowers on the new growth.
What it is for
The single most reliable sunbird plant for a small garden.
How to grow
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- पानी
- Twice a week
- मौसम
- Jun–Aug
- Grows in
- Balcony, Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop
- Mature size
- 1.5–3 m
- First harvest
- Flowers from month six
Trim monthly; it flowers on the new growth.
Traditional uses
Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.
Traditional knowledge
The single most reliable sunbird plant for a small garden.
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
- प्रकाशित