Ipomoea cairica

Ipomoea cairica
Ipomoea cairica

Common names: coast morning glory (English). 
Botanical name: Ipomoea cairica

Ipomoea cairica, known as the coast morning glory, is a vigorous, perennial vining plant known for its large, showy purple flowers. This morning glory species has leaves divided into 5-7 leaflets and smooth, twining stems growing up to 5 meters long. It produces abundant trumpet-shaped blooms throughout the year that normally close in the afternoon. Native to Africa and Asia, Ipomoea cairica is commonly grown as an ornamental screening plant. With its fast growth and dense foliage, it can also become invasive in some areas. The entire plant has traditional medicinal uses, especially for treating external infections.

Uses & Benefits: food, medicine

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Family: Convolvulaceae
Type: climber
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