| Dwarf Morning Glory |
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| File size | 168005 |
| Original date | 1/14/23 1:17 PM |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 4.74mm |
| Exposure time | 1/303s |
| Aperture | 1.79 |
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| Metering Mode | Average |
| Camera make | Xiaomi |
| Camera model | Redmi Note 10 Lite |
| Sensor type | MonochromeArea |
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Botanical name: Evolvulus alsinoides Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning glory family)
Synonyms: Convolvulus alsinoides
Synonyms: Convolvulus alsinoides
This is a very slender, more or less branched, spreading or ascending,
usually extremely hairy herb. The stems are 20-70 cm long,
and not twining. The leaves, which are densely clothed with appressed,
white, and silky hairs, are variable clothed, lanceolate to ovate,
and usually 0.5-1 cm in length (but may be larger); the
apex is blunt with a little point and the base is pointed. The flowers
are pale blue and 6-8 mm in diameter. The fruit (capsule) is rounded,
and usually contains 4 seeds. Dwarf Morning Glory is native to the South
America, and is widely naturalized all over the world, including India.
Medicinal uses:
The whole plant is used in the Goa
territory. It is used extensively as a febrifuge and tonic. With cumin
and milk it is used for fevers nervous debility, and loss of memory;
also for syphilis, scrofula, etc. it is said to be a sovereign remedy
for bowel complaints, especially dysentery.
Medicinal uses:
The whole plant is used in the Goa
territory. It is used extensively as a febrifuge and tonic. With cumin
and milk it is used for fevers nervous debility, and loss of memory;
also for syphilis, scrofula, etc. it is said to be a sovereign remedy
for bowel complaints, especially dysentery.| Identification credit: Pravin Kawale | Photographed in Manipur, Maharashtra & Delhi. |
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