Gymnema (Gymnema Sylvestre) is a perennial climber in the Apocynaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Gymnema sylvestre is a woody climbing shrub native to India and Africa, known for its medicinal properties, especially in managing diabetes and obesity.
Gymnema
Gymnema Sylvestre
Gymnema sylvestre is a woody climbing shrub native to India and Africa, known for its medicinal properties, especially in managing diabetes and obesity.
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