Convolvulus multifidus
NameConvolvulus multifidus
Scientific NameConvolvulus multifidus
Common NamesSilver-leaved Bindweed
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Southern Africa, found in dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and open woodlands. It is adapted to arid and semi-arid conditions.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Convolvulus multifidus (syn. Convolvulus ocellatus) are not well-documented in ethnobotanical literature. While some species within the Convolvulus genus are known for purgative properties, these are not attributed to C. multifidus.
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Contraindications & WarningsDue to the lack of documented medicinal uses, specific contraindications for Convolvulus multifidus are unknown. However, some species within the Convolvulus genus are known to contain compounds that can be purgative or toxic if ingested in large quantities.
Cultivation NotesThis plant thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in arid or semi-arid garden settings.
Raritycommon
Description
A low-growing perennial herb characterized by its silvery-grey, deeply lobed (multifid) leaves covered in dense, soft hairs. It produces small, white, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically solitary or in small clusters in the leaf axils.
