Convolvulus cephalophorus
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NameConvolvulus cephalophorus
Scientific NameConvolvulus cephalophorus Boiss.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatCollected in a dry, elevated region of Iran, specifically '10 mi. West Gosharum, Iran - 2200''. This suggests an arid or semi-arid, possibly mountainous, environment.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Convolvulus cephalophorus are not detailed in the provided context or readily available in general ethnobotanical literature without extensive research.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Convolvulus cephalophorus are not detailed in the provided context or readily available in general ethnobotanical literature.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes for Convolvulus cephalophorus are not available from the provided context.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a dried herbarium specimen of a herbaceous plant, characterized by slender stems, simple alternate leaves, and prominent, dense, woolly inflorescences or fruiting clusters. The plant exhibits a general covering of fine, light-brown hairs, giving it a distinctive appearance.
