Calystegia soldanella

Beach morning glory ( Calystegia soldanella )

The beach winds ( Calystegia soldanella ) is a plant of the genus fence winds ( Calystegia ) from the family of wind plants ( Convolvulaceae ). The species is widespread in the vicinity of the seas around the world.

Description

The beach winch is a hairless perennial plant that forms a rhizome than Überdauerungsorgan. The stems are prostrate and up to 60 cm long. The leaf blade has a length of 1 to 3 cm is 1.5 to 2 times wider than long, kidney-shaped and slightly fleshy.

The inflorescence stems are 3-6 cm long and usually protrude so that the accompanying leaves. The bracts are 7-16 mm long, 5-10 mm wide, ovate to more or less round, the tip is notched to obtuse. Set directly below the calyx and enclose it more or less so that they are fully formed flat or the chalice. The sepals are 10-16 mm long, the crown is pink in color and 32 to 52 mm long.

The chromosome number is 2n = 22

Dissemination

The kind in the world, especially in temperate regions, usually found below 50 m. It prefers sandy seashore and coastal beaches.