Convolvulus eremophilus
Image: MW Herbarium (cc-by)
NameConvolvulus eremophilus
Scientific NameConvolvulus eremophilus Boiss. & Buhse
Common NamesDesert Bindweed
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to arid and semi-arid regions of Central Asia, including Turkmenistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. It thrives in sandy or stony deserts, steppes, and dry hillsides, adapted to harsh, dry conditions.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Convolvulus eremophilus are not widely documented in accessible ethnobotanical literature. While some species within the Convolvulus genus are known for purgative properties, direct evidence for this specific species and its traditional application for the listed medicinal actions is scarce.
Active Constituentsresin glycosides, flavonoids
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Convolvulus eremophilus are not well-documented. However, given that many species in the Convolvulus genus contain potent purgative compounds, caution is generally advised, especially for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, or those with gastrointestinal conditions.
Cultivation NotesAs a desert-adapted species, Convolvulus eremophilus requires full sun exposure and very well-drained, sandy or stony soil. It is highly drought-tolerant and will not tolerate excessive moisture or rich, heavy soils.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Convolvulus eremophilus is a herbaceous perennial plant characterized by slender, often sprawling or climbing stems. It features small, typically linear to spatulate leaves and produces small, funnel-shaped flowers, though these are dried and less distinct in the herbarium specimen.
