Rangoon Creeper मधुमालती

🌱 About the plant

Flowers open white and turn crimson over three days; scents a whole verandah.

Growing it

Give it a strong pergola; it becomes very heavy.

What it is for

Verandah scent; hawkmoth nectar at dusk.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Twice a week

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

Climbs 4–8 m

First harvest

Flowers year two

Give it a strong pergola; it becomes very heavy.

🌾 Traditional uses

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

Traditional knowledge

Verandah scent; hawkmoth nectar at dusk.

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