Scientific Name : Ipomoea hederifolia L.
Synonym : Mina hederifolia (L.) Bello
Ipomoea coccinea Willd.
Common Name : Morning-glory, Lal Pungli
Plant Family : Convolvulaceae
Habit : Climber
Plant Description
Flowering & Fruiting : September to December
Flower Colour : Red
Description :
Habit: Climber
Leaves: Ovate, cordate at base, apex attenuate
Flowers: Calyx 5 lobed, corolla 5, gamopetalous, salver shaped and crimson colour, ovary 4 celled
Inflorescence: Umbellate cymes
Fruits: Capsule, seeds 4 in number with black colour
Native/ Exotic : E
Locality : TL
Distribution Range : Tropical & Subtropical America.
Uses :It has oxytoxic, anticancer, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial anti-psychotic and anti-inflammatory properties
It is used in hair care
