Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) - Image 6

Botanical name: Helicteres isora

Common name: Maror-phali

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Helicteroideae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) gray twisted fruit close up with textured skin and slender tips.
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) fruit with unique corkscrew shape hanging from a thin woody stem.
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