Convolvulus scopulatus
Image: Thulin, M. (cc-by)
NameConvolvulus scopulatus
Scientific NameConvolvulus scopulatus Thulin
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in semidesert coastal plains on silty ground at the base of hills. The specimen was collected in Somalia, specifically 46 km SW of Xiis, at an altitude of 20 meters.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for Convolvulus scopulatus in available ethnobotanical or scientific literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented due to a lack of known medicinal uses for this species.
Cultivation NotesConvolvulus scopulatus thrives in semidesert coastal conditions, preferring silty, well-drained soils. It is adapted to warm, arid climates and likely requires minimal water once established.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Convolvulus scopulatus is a slender shrub, typically growing up to 0.5 meters tall. The herbarium specimen shows woody, branched stems with what appear to be small or reduced leaves, characteristic of plants adapted to arid environments.
