Nilappana | Golden-eyed Grass | Curculigo orchioides

Nilappana (Curculigo orchioides / Golden-eyed Grass) is a prized medicinal herb with grass-like pleated leaves and small golden-yellow star flowers. Highly valued in Ayurveda as a rejuvenating tonic (‘Kali Musli’), its tubers are traditionally used for strength and vitality. This hardy sapling grows well in partial shade in fertile, moist, well-draining soil and is happy in pots or garden beds. Low-maintenance and long-lived, Nilappana is a wonderful addition to any medicinal or herbal garden — a rare, useful plant treasured by collectors and Ayurveda enthusiasts.