Tamarind Leaf Sorrel गोंगुरा

🌱 About the plant

The gongura of Andhra kitchens — sour leaves and later, calyces for sherbet.

Growing it

Pinch the tips to keep it leafy rather than woody.

What it is for

Gongura pachadi; roselle calyces for a red drink.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Twice a week

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

1–2 m

First harvest

Leaves at 60 days

Pinch the tips to keep it leafy rather than woody.

🌾 Traditional uses

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

Traditional knowledge

Gongura pachadi; roselle calyces for a red drink.

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