Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Convolvulaceae
Merremia hederacea (Burm.f.) Hall.f.
(Syn: Evolvulus hederaceus Brum.f.)
English name:
Local name: Phasura wal.
Description:
Climber with twining or prostrate stems, mostly spread over Phragmites reeds,
smooth or minutely tuberculate, glabrous or sparsely pubescent. Leaves petiolate,
heart shaped. Flowers solitary or cymose, yellow bell shaped.
Flowering Period:
February to March.
Habitat:
Commonly found near water bodies or moist soil, spread over
Phragmites or Acacia plant.
Uses:
Used for herpes zoster.
Distribution:
Tropical Africa, tropical Asia to China, Malaysia,
Queensland and some Pacific islands.
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