Operculina turpethum | Turpeth, Indian Jalap | Various
Operculina turpethum belongs to the plant family CONVOLVULACE and Genus Operculina This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Operculina turpethum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Operculina turpethum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Operculina turpethum turpeth,Indian jalap is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Operculina turpethum may have beneficial uses as a purgative. Turpeth (sometimes called Indian jalap) requires professional guidance for safe usage. This plant is not safe for use during pregnancy. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the root.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.