Kodi Sampangi / Tonkin Jasmine / Telosma cordata

Category : Popular / Exotic Collection

Kodi Sampangi (Telosma cordata), also known as Chinese Violet, Cowslip Creeper, or Tonkin Jasmine, is a fragrant flowering plant commonly found in South and Southeast Asia. It is widely grown for its beautiful yellow-green flowers and strong fragrance.

Common Names of Kodi Sampangi

• Tamil: கொடி சம்பங்கி (Kodi Sampangi)

• Telugu: గరికమల్లె (Gari Kamalle)

• Kannada: ಹುಳಿ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ (Huli Mallige)

• Hindi: पांडे जुही (Pande Juhi)

• Malayalam: കൊടി മല്ലി (Kodi Malli)

• English: Cowslip Creeper, Tonkin Jasmine, Chinese Violet

• Scientific Name: Telosma cordata

Features of Kodi Sampangi

• Type: A fast-growing, twining vine with heart-shaped leaves.

• Flowers: Small, star-shaped, yellow-green flowers with an intense sweet fragrance, blooming in clusters.

• Fragrance: The flowers have a strong jasmine-like scent, especially at night.

• Edibility: In some regions, the flowers and leaves are used in cooking, especially in stir-fries and salads.

Significance & Uses

 

• Ornamental Plant: Commonly grown in home gardens and temple premises for its fragrance.

• Medicinal Benefits: Used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and cooling properties.

• Culinary Use: In Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, the flowers are used in soups and stir-fries.

Price : $55

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