
- Hindi
- अम्बाड़ी
- Botanical
- Hibiscus sabdariffa var. altissima
- Family
- Malvaceae
About the plant
Grown for fibre and calyces in the west and centre; a striking tall annual.
Growing it
Harvest calyces while still fleshy, before they dry.
What it is for
Ambadi bhaji and sherbet; bast fibre.
How to grow
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- पानी
- Weekly
- मौसम
- Jun–Jul
- Grows in
- Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop
- Mature size
- 1.5–2.5 m
- First harvest
- Calyces at 120 days
Harvest calyces while still fleshy, before they dry.
Traditional uses
Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.
Traditional knowledge
Ambadi bhaji and sherbet; bast fibre.
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