Helicteres isora (Maror-phali)

Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) pink yellow flower branch close up with lush green leaves
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) branch with delicate pink yellow flower buds and textured green leaves

Botanical name: Helicteres isora

Common name: Maror-phali

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Helicteroideae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Its flowers change from white to pale pink and then to pink.

Seed pods have unusual spiral form. Fruits of Helicteres isora are usually prescribed in the Indian traditional systems of medicine, especially in Ayurveda, for a variety of intestinal complaints.

Similar plants: Helicteres isora (Maror-phali)


Image gallery: 12 images
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) pink and yellow flower close up nestled within dense green leaves
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) pink and yellow flower with elongated petals tucked among wide green foliage
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) green plant with orange flowers growing on a slender shrubby branch.
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) green plant with orange flowers visible among many wide leafy branches.
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) green leaves with small red flower buds on plant branch
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) branches covered in green foliage with tiny red buds tucked within leaves
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) brown twisted fruit hanging from green leaves close up
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) brown twisted fruit hanging near green foliage on a stem
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.
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) green fruit close up with twisted corkscrew shape on thin stem.
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) green fruit with spiral, twisted texture hanging from a thin woody stem.
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) green spiraled fruit with light yellow flower on woody plant branch
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) with green twisted fruit hanging next to light yellow flower on branch.
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) orange flower close up on green leaves and brown woody stem.
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) orange flower nestled among light green serrated leaves on brown branch.
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) with light green leaves on a slender brown branch close up
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) branches with light green leaves and small buds during the day
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) green fruit close up with twisted corkscrew shape and soft texture
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) green fruit with a distinctive corkscrew shape dangling from a thin branch
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) plant with green leaves and small orange flower clusters on thin branches.
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) branches carry green serrated leaves and delicate small orange flower clusters upon stems.
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) orange flower close up with green leaves attached to the branch
Helicteres isora (Maror-phali) orange flower with slender curved petals positioned near textured green leaves


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