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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