Operculina turpethum

Turpeth, Indian jalap, Transparent wood rose, White day glory, St. Thomas lidpod
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Integral Gratitude

The Mother’s Comment

The whole being offers itself to the Lord in absolute trust.

Colour

White, light greenish-yellow, light green

Message of the Flower

Call of the Divine Grace

The Mother’s Comment

Not loud, but persistent and very perceptible to those who know how to listen.

Colour

Light brown

Family

Convolvulaceae

Person who named the flower

Silva Manso

Flower Size

3 to 4.5 cm long

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

Five fused petals (typical of family)

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Not documented

Leaf Texture

Pubescent on the underside

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, variable

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous vine

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Not specifically documented

Climate

Tropical to subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate (not specified)

Soil Type

Well-drained (not specified)

Temperature Ranges

Tropical to subtropical conditions

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Not specifically documented

Pollinators

Not specifically documented

Habitat

India, East Africa, Papua New Guinea, Australia

Role in the Ecosystem

Medicinal uses, potential biodiversity support

Quotations

Not specifically documented

Ornamental

Not ornamental

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily medicinal

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered

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