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Operculina alata

 
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Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Operculina (oh-per-koo-LEE-nuh) (Info)
Species: alata (a-LAY-tuh) (Info)

Synonym:Operculina hamiltonii

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Vines and Climbers

Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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By Phytodealer
Thumbnail #1 of Operculina alata by Phytodealer

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Phytodealer On Mar 27, 2007, Phytodealer from Brasília
Brazil wrote:

The large tubers can be transformed into candy and used against gut worms and as a purgative. Also has a beautiful flowering.



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