Convolvulus prostratus

• Botanical Name : Convolvulus prostratus Forssk.
• Synonyms : Convolvulus pluricaulis Choisy
• Common Name : Shankhpushpi, Prostrate Bindweed
• Plant Family : Convolvulaceae
• Plant Form : Herb
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Indroda Park, Ayurvedic Udyan

About Convolvulus prostratus Plant :

• Habit : A small, prostrate, creeping herb.
• Leaves : Variable, ovate-oblong, obtuse or pointed, base hastate or auriculate, lower leaves lobed.
• Inflorescence : Axillary solitary.
• Flowers :
  • Flowers 1-3 together, white or pink, with 2 small bracts.
  • Calyx small, sepals unequal.
  • Corolla funnel-shaped.
  • Stamens 5, included.
  • Ovary 2-celled, stigmas 2.
• Fruit : Capsules globose, seeds 4.
• Flowering and fruiting Time : November
• Significance :
  • It is known to be a very useful brain-tonic.
  • It is also useful in chronic bronchitis, asthma as well as in loss of memory.