Tylophora indica

Important medicinal and endangered climber in the Asclepiad branch of the Apocynaceae family, commonly called as “Antmool”.

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Important medicinal and endangered climber in the Asclepiad branch of the Apocynaceae family, commonly called as “Antmool”. Tylophora bears graceful pink and cream flowers on green glossy foliage and it is native to Eastern and Southern India, where leaves and roots are is collected as a medicine for various diseases , thanks to its alkaloids which in part contain its name: tylophorine, tylophorinine, tylophorinidine.

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Cultivation Protected
Plant origin Africa
Presentation Bare root
Botanical family Apocynaceae
Light Sun
Minimum winter temperature 10 ºC to 15 ºC
Plant type Woody
Color Pink
Care Pot
Shape Succulents
Shape Shrubs