Whorled Plantain
Plumbago indica
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Rison Thumboor (www.flickr.com) from Thrissur, India
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Plumbaginaceae
- Genus:
- Plumbago
- Species:
- Plumbago indica
- USDA Symbol:
- PLIN8
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Vine
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- red, pink, scarlet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich substrates
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 21–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with warmth and consistent moisture. Fresh seed has higher viability.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI