HerbWildAnnualMedicinal

Convolvulus arvensis L.

Vanvari · Lehli

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Description

Convolvulus arvensis is a perennial herbaceous climber or trailing herb with slender twining stems arising from a deep extensive root system. Leaves are alternate, arrow-shaped (sagittate) to oblong, with variable lobing at the base. Flowers are solitary or few in axillary clusters, funnel-shaped, white to pink, with five shallow lobes. Fruits are small rounded capsules containing two to four dark brown seeds.

Diagnostic Characters

Vegetative

Deep-rooted perennial vine with arrow-shaped leaves.

Floral

Funnel-shaped white or pink flowers.

Fruit & Seed

Small capsules containing dark seeds.

Distribution

Native range: Europe and Asia.

Introduced range: Cosmopolitan weed.

In Pakistan: Very common throughout Pakistan in agricultural fields, gardens, and wastelands.

Phenology

Flowering

Fruiting

Flowering: April–September Fruiting: June–October

Ethnobotany & Uses

Medicinal Uses

Traditionally used as a mild laxative, diuretic, and for treating skin problems.

Ecological Importance

Provides nectar for insects.

Agricultural Importance

One of the most troublesome perennial weeds due to its extensive underground root system and rapid spread.

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Where it grows on campus

East-South-East Campus1North-North-West Campus2

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Taxonomic Notes

Commonly known as Field Bindweed, Convolvulus arvensis is recognized by its twining habit, arrow-shaped leaves, and white to pink trumpet-shaped flowers. It is a globally important agricultural weed.