Pavetta indica

Indian pavetta, Bride's Bush

Message of the Flower

Radiating Peace in the Cells

The Mother’s Comment

A happy contagion.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Certainly, peace, purity and silence can be felt in all material things—for the Divine Self is there in all.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - II: Peace

Peace can be brought down into the physical to its very cells. It is the active transformation of the physical that cannot be completely done without the supramental descent.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - III: The Descent of the Higher Powers

In Sri Aurobindo's yoga, the transformation of the body is indispensable so far as it can be done. Because the aim of this yoga is not an escape from the physical consciousness but a divinisation of that consciousness.

The Mother, Some Answers from the Mother: 31 December 1968

Colour

White, green

Family

Rubiaceae

Flower Size

Small to medium, typically a few centimeters in diameter

Flower Texture

Smooth and somewhat waxy

Number of Petals

Technically has a tubular corolla divided into 4 lobes, often considered as 4 petals

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Fragrant, especially in the evening

Leaf Texture

Smooth, glossy

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Dark green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub or small tree

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late spring to early summer in its native habitat

Climate

Tropical to subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil

Soil Type

Prefers rich, loamy soils but is adaptable

Temperature Ranges

Warm, frost-free climates

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally robust but watch for common garden pests and fungal diseases

Pollinators

Attracts butterflies and bees

Habitat

Native to India and Southeast Asia, found in forests and along forest edges

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators; acts as a host plant for some butterfly species

Ornamental

Grown for its decorative flowers and foliage

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental and some traditional medicinal applications

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered; status varies by region

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