Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Convolvulaceae
Ipomoea sindica Stapf
English name:
Local name: Sankavli, Paddi, Ondavali.
Description:
A prostrate or twining annual, branched, about 60 cm long herb. Leaves simple
petiolate oblong, lamina much longer than broad with ciliate margins. Flowers white,
arise from the axile of leaves.
Flowering Period:
During summer season.
Habitat:
Usually found in sandy or gravelly habitat.
Uses:
Leaves are externally applied in rheumatism and colic.
Distribution:
Endemic to Sindh.
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