कृष्णकमल कृष्णकमल

🌱 About the plant

Passion flower — intricate blooms and the host plant of tawny coster butterflies.

Growing it

Expect caterpillars; that is the point of growing it.

What it is for

Butterfly host plant; edible fruit on some kinds.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

पानी

Twice a week

मौसम

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

Climbs 3–5 m

First harvest

Flowers year two

Expect caterpillars; that is the point of growing it.

🌾 Traditional uses

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

Traditional knowledge

Butterfly host plant; edible fruit on some kinds.

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