Kodi Sampangi / Tonkin Jasmine / Telosma cordata

Kodi Sampangi Plant for Sydney Gardens – Fragrant Yellow-Green Flowering Vine

Category : Exotic Plant Treasures

Bring beautiful fragrance and vertical greenery to your garden with a Kodi Sampangi Plant in Sydney from Sai Nursery. Also known as Tonkin Jasmine, Cowslip Creeper and Chinese Violet, Telosma cordata is a climbing vine admired for its clusters of delicate yellow-green flowers and sweet fragrance. Grow it on a suitable trellis, fence or garden support to create an attractive feature in your outdoor space. Kodi Sampangi pairs beautifully with Manoranjitham Plant, Mandevilla Plant, Butterfly Pea Plant, Passionfruit Plant, Chinese Emperor Jasmine, Downy Jasmine Plant and Mogra Plant. Provide suitable warmth, sunlight, well-drained soil and regular watering. Explore Exotic Plants Sydney at Sai Nursery.

Kodi Sampangi (Telosma cordata), also known as Chinese Violet, Cowslip Creeper, or Tonkin Jasmine, is a fragrant flowering plant commonly found in South and Southeast Asia. It is widely grown for its beautiful yellow-green flowers and strong fragrance.

Common Names of Kodi Sampangi

• Tamil: கொடி சம்பங்கி (Kodi Sampangi)

• Telugu: గరికమల్లె (Gari Kamalle)

• Kannada: ಹುಳಿ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ (Huli Mallige)

• Hindi: पांडे जुही (Pande Juhi)

• Malayalam: കൊടി മല്ലി (Kodi Malli)

• English: Cowslip Creeper, Tonkin Jasmine, Chinese Violet

• Scientific Name: Telosma cordata

Features of Kodi Sampangi

• Type: A fast-growing, twining vine with heart-shaped leaves.

• Flowers: Small, star-shaped, yellow-green flowers with an intense sweet fragrance, blooming in clusters.

• Fragrance: The flowers have a strong jasmine-like scent, especially at night.

• Edibility: In some regions, the flowers and leaves are used in cooking, especially in stir-fries and salads.

Significance & Uses

• Ornamental Plant: Commonly grown in home gardens and temple premises for its fragrance.

• Medicinal Benefits: Used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and cooling properties.

• Culinary Use: In Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, the flowers are used in soups and stir-fries.