Convolvulus

Also known as Bindweed

alt=Convolvulus Cephalopodus in Behbahan|thumb|Convolvulus Cephalopodus in Behbahan Convolvulus is a genus of about 200 to 250 species of flowering plants in the bindweed family Convolvulaceae, with a cosmopolitan distribution. Common names include bindweed and morning glory; both are names shared with other closely related genera.

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Convolvulus is a genus of plants within the family Convolvulaceae, belonging to the order Solanales. It is classified under the class Magnoliopsida and phylum Tracheophyta in the kingdom Plantae. The genus is commonly known as bindweed, with other names including Sarmaşıq and Бярозка. Its taxonomic type is Convolvulus arvensis.

The genus comprises at least 72 species, consisting of erect or twining herbaceous plants or subshrubs. These plants are distributed across temperate to subtropical regions. Convolvulus has been introduced to several areas, including Brazil North, Hawaii, Jawa, Kamchatka, and Venezuela. The taxon is currently accepted, and its name is cited as Convolvulus L.

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Species

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Convolvulus

GENUS

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSolanales
FamilyConvolvulaceae

Native toAfghanistan, Alabama, Albania, Alberta, Algeria, Altay, Amur, Angola, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona

Observations recorded939,858

旋花属（学名：Convolvulus）是茄目旋花科下的一个属，为直立或缠绕草本植物或亚灌木植物。该属至少有72种，分布于温带至亚热带地区。

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Museum specimens

Specimen records: 2,232
With media: 1,929
Family: Convolvulaceae
Collections: UTC, FCN-UAQ, INECOL, DCBS-DICTUS-USON, MEL, IBUNAM
Recorded in: United States, Mexico, Tunisia, Australia, Philippines, Brazil

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Research

362 papers

Convolvulus plant-A comprehensive review from phytochemical composition to pharmacy.ReviewPhytotherapy research : PTR · 2020Salehi B, Krochmal-Marczak B, Skiba D et al.DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6540
Role of Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) in neurological disorders: An umbrella review covering evidence from ethnopharmacology to clinical studies.Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews · 2022Sharma R, Singla RK, Banerjee S et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2022.104795
An update on Ayurvedic herb Convolvulus pluricaulis Choisy.ReviewAsian Pacific journal of tropical biomedicine · 2014Agarwa P, Sharma B, Fatima A et al.DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(14)60240-9
Phytochemical Profile, Pharmacological Attributes and Medicinal Properties of Convolvulus prostratus - A Cognitive Enhancer Herb for the Management of Neurodegenerative Etiologies.ReviewFrontiers in pharmacology · 2020Balkrishna A, Thakur P, Varshney ADOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00171
Convolvulus pluricaulis extract can modulate synaptic plasticity in rat brain hippocampus.Neuroreport · 2020Das R, Sengupta T, Roy S et al.DOI: 10.1097/WNR.0000000000001446
Convolvulus pluricaulis Choisy's Extraction, Chemical Characterization and Evaluation of the Potential Effects on Glycaemic Balance in a 3T3-L1 Adipocyte Cell Model.Nutrients · 2023Melloni E, Grassilli S, Romani A et al.DOI: 10.3390/nu15071727
Evaluation of CNS Depressant and Anti-anxiety Activities of Leaves of Convolvulus pluricaulis.Central nervous system agents in medicinal chemistry · 2023Khan S, Kala C, Goyal M et al.DOI: 10.2174/1871524923666230220144640
Convolvulus arvensis: Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Antifungal Properties of Chemically Profiled Essential Oils: An Approach against Nosocomial Infections.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Salamatullah AMDOI: 10.3390/life12122138

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Description
Ecology
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==Description== They are annual or perennial herbaceous vines and (a few species of) woody shrubs, growing to 0.3–3 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, and the flowers trumpet-shaped, mostly white or pink, but blue, violet, purple, or yellow in some species.

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