Convolvulaceae · Merremia

Egyptian Day Glory

Merremia aegyptia

ClimberoutdoorMedicinal
Habit
Climber
Found in India
Jammu & Kashmir
Flowering
August-February

Plant Details

Scientific name
Merremia aegyptia
Genus
Merremia
Habit
Climber
Habitat
Wastelands and plains
Habitat type
Wasteland
Distribution
Pantropical
Found in India
Jammu & Kashmir
Flowering & fruiting
August-February
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Palmate venation leaf character
Venation
Palmate

Typical of the Convolvulaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Convolvulaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Egyptian Day Glory

Egyptian Day Glory (Merremia aegyptia) is a climber belonging to the Convolvulaceae family (Morning glory family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, cymose axillary flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in wastelands and plains. It occurs across Pantropical. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-February. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Illustration representing the Convolvulaceae family
Botanical family

Convolvulaceae

Morning glory family

Egyptian Day Glory belongs to the Convolvulaceae family.

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