Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Ipomoea pes-tigridis L.

 

Family: Convolvulaceae

Synonym: Convolvuloides palmata Moench, Convolvulus bryoniifolius Salisb.

Vernacular name: Naripadam,Poochakkal-valli,Pulichuvadi,Pulichuvatu

Habit: Climber

Habitat: Deciduous forests, also in the plains

Distribution: Tropical Africa & Tropical Asia

Flowering and Fruiting: September-December

Key identification features: The hispid climber features deeply palmately divided leaves that are narrowly oval to obovate. The plant produces flowers in long-peduncled bracteate heads. The flowers are subsessile in axillary, capitate clusters. The corolla is white to pink and purple. The capsule is ovoid and glabrous, enclosing grey-tomentose seeds.

Uses: have diuretic, purgative, and anti-inflammatory effects. It is often used to treat urinary disorders, constipation, gastrointestinal issues, and inflammatory conditions.



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