Madhumalti, also known as Rangoon creeper or Combretum indicum, is a tropical vine prized for its fragrant, color-changing flowers that transition from white to pink to red, and its ability to cover fences, trellises, and arbors.
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Key Features:
Scientific Name: Combretum indicum
Common Names: Rangoon creeper, Madhumalti, Chinese Honeysuckle, Drunken Sailor
Plant Type: Fast-growing, woody vine
Flowers:
Fragrant, tubular flowers
Change color as they mature: white to pink to red
Bloom in clusters
Attract pollinators like bees and butterflies
Foliage: Lush green leaves
Growth Habit: Climbs by twining around supports like fences, trellises, and arbors
Origin: Native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Myanmar, and Thailand
Uses:
Ornamental plant for gardens, balconies, and trellises
Used in traditional medicine in some regions
Maintenance: Relatively easy to grow and maintain
Blooming Season: Blooms throughout the year, especially in the summer months
Height: Can grow up to 8 meters in length