Description
Mappia foetida locally known as Narkya or Amruta is an endangered plant species naturally distributed in the Western Ghats. It is the most convenient source for large-scale production of camptothecin (CPT) a promising anti-cancer compound.
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 8 to 10. In St. Louis, grow in containers or tubs that are overwintered indoors or as year-round houseplants. Container plants may be grown as shrubs or trained as ornamental standards. Plants generally grow best when overwintering period is short.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Mappia Foetida, Kalagaura, Narkya,Foetid Mappia, Amruta, Ghanera, Kalgur, Narkya. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 4 to 8 feet |
| Flower Colour | Purple, pink or white |
| Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Mappia Foetida care
Choose a warm, sheltered location when growing. The vining varieties require a support structure as some can get 15 feet tall. All plants prefer sun to light shade sites with well-draining and moderately fertile soil. Install the plant in the ground at the same level it was growing in the nursery pot.
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 50 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Mappia Foetida special feature
Container plant for sunny decks, patios and other locations around the home. In Zones 8 to 10, these plants are used in a variety of landscape applications including hedges, screens, foundation plantings and borde
Mappia Foetida uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose