Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Streptophyta

Class: Equisetopsida

Sub class: Magnoliidae

Order: Solanales

Family: Convolvulaceae

Genus: Evolvulus

Species: nummularius

Description: Roundleaf Bindweed is an annual herb, with creeping stems and small rounded leaves alternately arranged on the stems. In fact, the species name nummularius comes from numulus for money, which points to the coin-shaped laves. Leaves are 5-15 mm across. Small white flowers occur 1-2 per leaf axil. The flowers are tiny, only 7-8 mm across, five-petalled, typical morning glory form. The sanskrit name मूषाकर्णी Musakarni means resembling rat’s ears, probably referring to the leaves. Roundleaf Bindweed is native to North and South America, and is naturalized in India. It is found in the Himalayas, up at altitudes of 1000 m. 

Uses: Evolvulus nummularius, also known as kidney weed, has many uses, including:Food: In Assam and Majuli Island, India, it is used as a vegetable. Medicine: In traditional Indian and Chinese medicine, it is used to treat a variety of conditions, including:Anthelmintic: Used as an anthelmintic Bronchial asthma: Used to treat bronchial asthma Inflammation: Used to alleviate inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism Cardiovascular health: Used to support heart health and improve circulation Diuretic: Used to support kidney function and urinary tract health Digestive support: Used to improve digestion and treat gastrointestinal disorders Wound healing: Used to treat cuts, wounds, and burns Scorpion stings: Used to treat scorpion stings.Scabies: In Nepal, a paste of the plant is used to treat scabies