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Ipomoea obscura (L.) Ker Gawl.
Scientific Synonyms:

Previous name used in the website: Ipomoea obscura
Family name: CONVOLVULACEAE
English name: Obscure Morning Glory
Wild Petunia
Sinhala name: Mahamadhu (මහමධු )
Thel kola (තැල් කොළ)
Tamil name: Chirutali
Cirutali
Kuruguttal
Sanskrit name: Laksmana
Vachagandha
Conservation status: LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
Description: Vines. Leaves ovae to cordate, 2.7 - 9 cm long, gordate basally, acute, acuminate or apiculate apically, pubscent or glabrescent on both surfaces. Inflorescence 1 or less commonly several-flowered. Flowers on pedicels 1 - 2 cm long. Fruits capsular, globose, glabrous. Seeds ovoide, black, appressed pubscent or welvity.
Native Distribution Status: Native
Edible parts: Available soon
Treatment for: Aphthous infections
Parts used in Treatment: Leaves
Related Medical Properties: Available soon
Further Information: Kew Garden’s Medicinal Plant Names Services




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