Morning glory, also known as morning glory or morning glory, is an annual twining herbaceous plant in the family Convolvulaceae of the genus Morning glory. Its morphological characteristics, growth habits, and ornamental value are all very unique. The following is a detailed description of morning glory: morphological characteristics
Leaves: The leaves of morning glory flowers are broadly ovate or nearly circular, measuring 4-15 cm in length and 4-14 cm in width, with petioles measuring 2-15 cm in length.
Flowers: axillary, single or two flowers growing at the top of the inflorescence stem, shorter than the petiole. The flower has a rich variety of colors, commonly including purple red, blue purple, white, pink, etc. The petals are funnel-shaped and resemble horns, hence the name trumpet flower.
Fruit and Seed: After flowering, the fruit is nearly spherical, the seed is egg shaped and triangular, about 6 millimeters long, black brown or beige, and covered with brown short hairs. Growth habits
Adaptability: Morning glory flowers have strong adaptability to the environment, with certain tolerance to poverty, drought, and high temperatures, but not to cold or waterlogging. It prefers a sunny environment and can also tolerate semi shading. During cultivation, it should be exposed to more sunlight and have reasonable water and temperature control.
Temperature and Light: The growth temperature of morning glory flowers is between 15-30 ℃. If the temperature is above 30 ℃, the flowers will close and the guests will be thanked. It prefers light, and sufficient light can promote its vigorous growth, better germination and flowering.
Flowering period: The flowering period of morning glory spans the three seasons of spring, summer, and autumn, especially during the current season (autumn) which is its best viewing period. If you miss this season, you won't be able to see her again until late May of the following year at the earliest. Appreciation and practical value
Ornamental value: Morning glory has great advantages in beautifying parks, courtyards, and three-dimensional greening due to its diverse and colorful varieties.
Practical value: The fruit of morning glory is a good medicine that has the effects of promoting diuresis, diarrhea, reducing accumulation, and killing insects. At the same time, it can also green the wilderness, cover bare soil, absorb carbon dioxide, and purify the air.
Morning glory is loved by people for its unique form, rich colors, tenacious vitality, and wide practical value. Whether as an ornamental plant or a medicinal plant, it has demonstrated its unique charm and value.