Madhavi Lata माधवी लता

🌱 About the plant

A woody climber with fringed white-and-yellow flowers and a heavy sweet scent.

Growing it

Give it a pergola; it is too vigorous for a small trellis.

What it is for

Scented pergola climber; classical garden plant of the epics.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Water

Weekly

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

Climbs 4–8 m

First harvest

Flowers from year three

Give it a pergola; it is too vigorous for a small trellis.

🌾 Traditional uses

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

Traditional knowledge

Scented pergola climber; classical garden plant of the epics.

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