Ipomoea purpurea in Valley of Flowers
Ipomoea purpurea is a twinging, hairy herb with stem of height upto 3 m. Flowers are deep purple in color with red or pale pink centre. Flowers are mainly funnel shaped.
English Name |
Purple morning Glory |
Local Name |
Kaphlaga |
Family |
Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory Family) |
Flowering time |
April to October |
Habitat |
Agricultural fields, waysides and waste places. Oftenly morning glory is grown as an ornamental plant. |
Uses |
Leaves and seeds are used as purgatives. Fruits are used to treat dandruff. In China seeds are considered to have anthemintic, diuretic and laxative properties and also used for the treatment of ascariasis, oedema, constipation. |
Location in the Valley of flowers |
You will find this flower at Pulna village. |
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