Combretum indicum

In he lush warmth of tropical gardens, few flowers captivate the senses quite like Combretum indicum, commonly known as the Rangoon Creeper, Chinese Honeysuckle, or Madhumalti in South Asia. This fast-growing, flowering vine is renowned for its striking blooms that change color with age and its intoxicating nighttime fragrance.Native to Asia and now grown widely across tropical and subtropical regions, the Rangoon Creeper is more than just a climber — it’s a symbol of transformation, beauty, and sensuality, bringing life and charm to trellises, pergolas, and fences around the world.

The Rangoon Creeper's flowers are visually dynamic and sensorially rich. What makes them truly special is their ability to change color as they mature, transitioning from white to pink to deep red — sometimes all three shades appear on the same flower cluster!

One of the most fascinating aspects of Combretum indicum is its color-changing flowers, which serve a biological function — targeted pollination. The flowers.Start white at night to attract nocturnal moths.Turn pink to red by morning to attract bees, butterflies, and sunbirds.This smart strategy ensures that the flower maximizes its pollination chances by appealing to different species at different times — a masterstroke of plant evolution.