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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Ipomoea quamoclit |
| Family name: |
CONVOLVULACEAE
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| English name: |
Cypress Vine
Cypressvine Morning Glory
Star-glory
Indian Pink
Cardinal Climber
Hummingbrid Vine
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| Sinhala name: |
Rata pamba (රට පඹ)
Rathingna mal (රතිංඤ්ඤා මල්)
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| Tamil name: |
Mayilmannikkam
Kembumalligai
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| Sanskrit name: |
Available soon
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Vines. Leaves 1 - 9 cm long, ovate to elliptic in outline, deeply pinnatisect with 9 - 19 alternate or opposite pairs of linear lobes, glabrous. Inflorescence with solitary flowers or 2 - 6 flowered cymes. Fruits capsular, ovoid, 6 - 8 mm long. Seeds dark brown or black, with dark patches of short trichomes scattered somewhat irregular.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Haemorrhoids
Anal Diseases
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Leaves
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Healing Effect
Sedative
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