Description
It is a very important medicinal herb where leaf, root, flower and whole plant is used for many drug formulations. It is a tall, much-branched, dense, evergreen shrub, with large, lance-shaped leaves.
Adhatoda vasica is a small evergreen plant, of the Acanthaceae family, with broad, lanceolate leaves measuring 10 to 16 centimeters in length and 5 centimeters wide. They become greenish-brown when dried. They have a smell similar to strong tea.The wood of the stem is soft and makes a great charcoal for gunpowder.
The flower has large, attractive, white petals, streaked with purple on the lower lip. The fruit is a small capsule with four seeds.Plant Specifications
| Common Name | water chestnut, Pachira aquatica Lemon Blush |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 20.00 to 30.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | golden yellow |
| Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to Grow |
Planting and care
Malabar Nut care
Enjoys a dappled sun / full shade position in your garden and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Malabar Nut is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
| Harvest Season | December-January |
Malabar Nut special feature
Interesting tropical plant for frost-free areas. Foliage houseplant. Bonsai.
Malabar Nut uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Malabar nut is a plant
- People use the leaf to make medicine
- Malabar nut is used to loosen chest congestion, open the breathing tubes (bronchi), and treat spasms
- Despite its great medicinal value, over dosage of its herbal extract may lead to many ill effects and therefore, it should only be used under medical supervision