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Indian sarsaparilla

Scientific name: Hemidesmus indicus

Family Apocynaceae · Genus Hemidesmus

HerbsGujarat / bagicha priority

Care snapshot

A native twining herb with aromatic roots, traditionally used in herbal preparations. It can be grown in warm conditions with well-drained soil.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Growing details

Season
Monsoon planting is suitable where drainage is good
Time to flowering or harvest
Root harvest generally requires an extended growing period, often a year or longer
Common pests
Aphids, mealybugs
Common diseases
Root rot, leaf spots

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