- Hindi
- कुमुदिनी
- Botanical
- Nymphaea nouchali
- Family
- Nymphaeaceae
About the plant
A cement tub of still water becomes a dragonfly habitat in one season.
Growing it
Two small fish or a weekly water change stops mosquitoes.
What it is for
Brings dragonflies, which eat mosquitoes.
How to grow
- Sunlight
- Five hours of sun
- Water
- Grown in standing water
- Season
- Mar–Jun
- Grows in
- Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop
- Mature size
- Floating; tub 40 cm deep
- First harvest
- Flowers month three
Two small fish or a weekly water change stops mosquitoes.
Traditional uses
Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.
Traditional knowledge
Brings dragonflies, which eat mosquitoes.
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
- Published