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Ipomoea nil
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The Ipomoea nil plant species is found in Pantropical. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Pharbitis nil

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Latin Name:  Ipomoea nil
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  (L.)Roth.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Not known



Medicinal Information:  The seed is anthelmintic, diuretic and laxative[176]. It is used in the treatment of oedema, oliguria, ascariasis and constipation[176]. The seed contains small quantities of the hallucinogen LSD[200, 219]. This has been used medicinally in the treatment of various mental disorders.

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