Evolvulus alsinoides

• Botanical Name : Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L.
• Synonyms : Convolvulus alsonoides L.
• Common Name : Kali-Shankhavali, Jinkifudardi, Dwarf Morning Glory, Slender Dwarf Morning Glory
• Plant Family : Convolvulaceae
• Plant Form : Herb
• Occurrence (Sectors) : 1, 5, 9, 16, 18, 22, 27, 29, 30
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Indroda Park, Ayurvedic Udyan, Punit Van, Basan, Aranya Van

About Evolvulus alsinoides Plant :

• Habit : A perennial, prostrate herb with stems appressedly hairy or at times nearly glabrous.
• Leaves : Hairy on both sides, oblong, elliptic or orbicular, reture, or mucronulate at the tip.
• Inflorescence : Solitary axillary, peduncles filiform.
• Flowers :
  • Bracteate, bracts lanceolate, pedicellate, pedicels filiform.
  • Calyx densely silky, lobes lanceolate.
  • Corolla rotate, blue.
  • Stamens equal, styles two, each divided into two clavate stigmas.
• Fruit : Globose, seeds 4, black, glabrous.
• Flowering and Fruiting Time : August-December
• Significance :
  • The whole plant is said to be a very good remedy for dysentrey.
  • The leaves are smoked in the form of cigarettes against asthma.