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Lantana camara

Foxtail Orchid (द्रौपदी माला), Rhynchostylis retusa
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राईमुनिया
Botanical
Lantana camara
Family
Verbenaceae

About the plant

A relentless nectar plant — and an invasive that must be kept in a pot.

Growing it

Container only. Never plant it in open ground.

What it is for

Butterfly nectar in a pot; never let it seed into the wild.

How to grow

Sunlight
Full sun
Water
Weekly
Season
Mar, Jun–Jul
Grows in
Balcony, Terrace / rooftop
Mature size
60–150 cm
First harvest
Flowers 70 days

Container only. Never plant it in open ground.

Traditional uses

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

Traditional knowledge

Butterfly nectar in a pot; never let it seed into the wild.

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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