Family: Convolvulaceae
Mongolian name:
English name: Field bindweed
Collection Number: 23
Convulvulus arvensis is a perennial rhizomatic vine native to Europe and Asia. It can climb up to 1 meter by twisting around the stems of other plants in a counter-clockwise direction. Phytochemical studies of this species indicate cytotoxic activity on cancer cells in laboratory settings through a potent anti-angiogenesis effect, as well as stimulating the immune system.
Citations
“Convolvulus arvensis L.”. 2023. GBIF Secretariat. GBIF.org. Accessed July. https://www.gbif.org/species/2928390.
“Convolvulus arvensis.” 2024. Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Accessed July. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265849-1/images.
Manbir, K., and A.N. Kalia. 2012. Convolvulus Arvensis – a Useful Weed. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 4(1):38–40.
Phillips, David. n.d. “New Mexico Wildflowers: Morning Glory Family.” Accessed July. https://www.dogofthedesert.net/morning-glory-family/.
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