JUNGLE GERANIUM [தித்திச் செடி]

Product Description

Assuming you mean Thechi poo (also known as Chethi or Ixora coccinea), it is a popular tropical evergreen shrub famous for its dense, fiery clusters of bright red, orange, or yellow flowers. Native to South Asia, it blooms year-round and holds high cultural and religious value in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Key Characteristics
Botanical Name: Ixora coccinea (Family: Rubiaceae)Common Names: Jungle Flame, Jungle Geranium, Flame of the Woods, Thechi, Chethi, or Thetti.
Appearance: A bushy, rounded shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, tubular flowers clustered tightly together.
Growth: Ranging from dwarf varieties to large shrubs reaching 4 to 6 feet (or taller).
Uses
Gardening: Widely grown as an ornamental hedge, in garden borders, or potted plants because it loves full sun and blooms continuously.
Tradition: Flowers are heavily used in temple offerings, religious rituals, and traditional hair adornments.
Ayurveda: Roots and flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments like dysentery, diarrhea, and skin issues.