Argyreia cuneata
Argyreia cuneata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Solanales |
Family: | Convolvulaceae |
Genus: | Argyreia |
Species: | A. cuneata |
Binomial name | |
Argyreia cuneata | |
Argyreia cuneata is a perennial climbing shrub which is native to the Indian subcontinent and is related to Argyreia nervosa.
Common names include purple morning glory, mahalungi, and kallana gida.
Description
Argyreia cuneata is a perennial climbing shrub growing from 150-200cm. Its stems are covered with soft white hair. The leaves are about 6 centimeters long by 2.5 wide with wedge-shaped bases. The flowers are purple and about 5 cm long. The seeds are brown, about 1 cm long, and elliptically shaped.
Toxicity
Like those of Argyreia nervosa, the seeds of A. cuneata contain various ergoline alkaloids such as chanoclavines and lysergic acid amides.[1][2]
Medicinal uses
The leaves are traditionally used for treatment of diabetes.[3]
References
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