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Shankhpushpi

Scientific name: Convolvulus pluricaulis

Family Convolvulaceae · Genus Convolvulus · Current name: Convolvulus prostratus

HerbsGujarat / bagicha priority

Care snapshot

A small herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic preparations, with delicate flowers and a spreading growth habit. Botanical identification matters because several plants share this common name.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Growing details

Season
Warm growing season; sowing depends on local conditions
Common pests
Aphids, leaf-feeding insects
Common diseases
Leaf spots, root rot

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