Argyreia cuneata

Argyreia cuneata
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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  1. ↑ The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications. Christian Rätsch. 2008.
  2. ↑ HYLIN, John W. & Donald P. WATSON „Ergoline Alkaloids in Tropical Wood Roses“ Science 184:. pp. 499–500.
  3. ↑ Hager Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, Band 2, 159-160.
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