Ipomoea Palmata Cairica Vine 10 Seeds, Cairo Morning Glory Railway Creeper

Description: Ipomoea PalmataAlso known as: Ipomoea cairica, Cairo Morning Glory, Railway Creeper, , mile-a-minute, Messina CreeperThis species of morning glory, is a evergreen, herbaceous, perennial creeper with delicate and beautiful purple flowers that are 5-8cm in size. It can also have pink or whitish pink flowers. They don't call it a Morning Glory for nothing!This species can be identified by its attractive leaves which are hairless to 9cm long with 5-7 lobes, middle lobe being the largest. The slender stems are also hairless (i.e. glabrous), grow in a twining habit, and sometimes produce roots at the joints (i.e. nodes), allowing it to grow on just about anything. Fibers from the stems are made into sponges in some cultures. It can rapidly attain a height of 8-10ft, and in some parts of the world it can become invasive.It does have some useful medicinal properties and usages. The seeds of the plant are considered purgative and are commonly used as a substitute for those of Ipomoea nil that are sold commercially for this purpose. Apart from the seeds, the crushed leaves of the plant are also reported to be applied externally for getting relief from body rashes and infections. Some caution should be employed when using this plant for food, since some reports say that it contains hydrogen cyanide. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. This of course, is for information purposes only and you should consult a professional if considering its usage.It prefers rich but well drained soil with partial sun. USDA zone 9+, or grown as an annual in colder climates.This offer is for 10 seeds. For complete transparency we include payment processing & Ebay fees in our shipping/handling cost.*DISCLAIMER*NO RETURNS/REFUNDS/REPLACEMENTS ON SEEDSMost specialty seeds we offer are NOT fast to germinate.Many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understands that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons. These factors are totally out of The Plant Attraction's control and are the buyer's responsibility and risk. Germination recommendations are sent with each order and the buyer is free to research and use their own methods. Floating seeds do not always indicate that the seed is not viable. Many times it is a misconception because the seed does not have the density to sink in water. Accordingly, The Plant Attraction does not guarantee seeds to perform properly regardless of conditions or buyer's methods or mistakes. Since 2006 we have been doing our best to hand sort and provide the freshest, cleanest harvest that is free of defects and bugs.

Price: 3.5 USD

Location: Venice, Florida

End Time: 2024-08-21T20:45:47.000Z

Shipping Cost: 2.55 USD