Operculina polynesica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polynesica
ID:
158281
Status:
valid
Authors:
Staples
Source:
ipni
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 61: 588 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157610
Common Names
- Operculina Polynesica
- Polynesian Morning Glory
- Polynesian Potato Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Operculina polynesica (also called Polynesian Bindweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Pacific Islands. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is found in grasslands, forests, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Operculina polynesica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Operculina polynesica has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Operculina polynesica is a shrub native to Polynesia. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. For seeds, sow them in a warm, well-drained soil in spring or summer. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and root them in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Operculina polynesica
Operculina polynesica can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Operculina polynesica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Operculina polynesica?
Operculina polynesica
What is the family of Operculina polynesica?
Convolvulaceae
What is the common name of Operculina polynesica?
Polynesian morning-glory
Species in the Operculina genus
Operculina aequisepala, Operculina brownii, Operculina riedeliana, Operculina tansaensis, Operculina polynesica, Operculina leptoptera, Operculina sericantha, Operculina macrocarpa, Operculina aurea, Operculina ventricosa, Operculina turpethum, Operculina codonantha, Operculina hamiltonii, Operculina pteripes, Operculina pinnatifida, Operculina petaloidea, Operculina maypurensis,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,
References
George William Staples (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Staples' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77085606-1: Based on the initial data import