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Convolvulaceae

Medical Definition: The morning glory family of flowering plants, of the order Solanales, which includes about 50 genera and at least 1,400 species. Leaves are alternate and flowers are funnel-shaped. Most are twining and erect herbs, with a few woody vines, trees, and shrubs.
Guide Notes: prefer specific plant; coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATION or its indentations/ther use (IM or NIM) + specific plant chemical /ther use (IM
Also Called: Evolvulus,Merremia,Rivea,Turbina
Convolvulaceae Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Bonamia Plant - A plant genus of the family CONVOLVULACEAE. Members contain bonaspectins (tetrahydrofuran-type sesqui-lignans).
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Calystegia - A plant genus of the family CONVOLVULACEAE. Members contain calystegine and calystegins.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Convolvulus - A plant genus of the family CONVOLVULACEAE. The common name of morning glory also refers to IPOMOEA. The common name of bindweed also refers to IPOMOEA; CALYSTEGIA; or POLYGONUM.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Ipomoea - A plant genus in the family CONVOLVULACEAE best known for morning glories (a common name also used with CONVOLVULUS) and sweet potato.

Convolvulaceae Medical Definitions and Terms

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