Thavittu Vembada (Red Creeper) Dineshavally

Genus : Ventilago

“Transform your garden into a captivating paradise with the Red Creeper Plant, also known as Thavittu Vembada. This stunning plant showcases vibrant red flowers that cascade and climb, adding a touch of elegance to any outdoor space. With its lush foliage and mesmerizing blooms, the Red Creeper Plant creates a captivating display in trellises, fences, or containers. Embrace the beauty of nature and elevate your garden with this enchanting ornamental plant.”

Ventilago maderaspatana is a plant species that belongs to the family Rhamnaceae. It is commonly known as the gernet tree or yellow-fruited climbing buckthorn. The plant is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Ventilago maderaspatana is a woody climber that can reach up to 10 meters in length. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and produce small, inconspicuous flowers. The plant produces yellow or orange berries that are about 1 cm in diameter and are edible. The bark of the plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin infections.

The plant prefers well-drained soil and can grow in a range of environments, including forests, grasslands, and rocky areas. It is drought-tolerant and can withstand hot and dry conditions. Ventilago maderaspatana can be propagated by seeds or cuttings, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The plant is also used in traditional medicine in many parts of Southeast Asia, where the bark and berries are used to treat a variety of ailments