Chinese name: Fencer net

Latin name: Merremia hederacea (Burm.f.) Hallier f.

Aliases: Fencer vine, Jasmine vine , Xiaohuashan pig dish, Golden jasmine vine, FishYellow grass

Family: Convolvulaceae

Genus: Ichthyaceae

1. Morphological characteristics of fence nets

The stolons of fence nets grow entwined and branched, the stems are green-brown, slender and curved, the leaves are long oval, and the apex is obtuse. Acuminate, the base is heart-shaped, the edge of the leaf has fine serrations, the surface and the back are sparsely tomentose, there are obvious leaf vein stems in the middle, other leaf veins are distributed obliquely, the flowers are trumpet-shaped, the edge is wavy, uneven, and there are 5 groups of markings on the surface. Corolla yellow.

2. Habits of fence nets

Fence nets are generally born in shrubs or roadside grasses at an altitude of 130 to 760 meters. They like sunny environments and are warm and humid. The climate is not strict with the soil requirements. It grows vigorously on fertile, well-drained soil, and it is best to have astigmatism for shade. Avoid stagnant water, long-term stagnant water will cause the rhizomes to rot and die, and prefers semi-shading and humidity. Mainly distributed in tropical Africa, my country Taiwan, Hainan, Yunnan and other places have production.

3. The value of fence nets

The whole plant of fence nets can be used as medicine, and the rhizomes, leaves and seeds have anti-inflammatory effects. As long as there are plants, they can be picked all year round, and then Sun-dried and used as medicine, its taste is slightly sweet and slightly cooler, it is mainly effective for clearing away heat and detoxification, soothing the throat, and also has therapeutic effects on colds, acute tonsillitis, pharyngitis, acute conjunctivitis and other diseases, the dosage is usually about one or two .

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