Evolvulus brevifolius
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NameEvolvulus brevifolius
Scientific NameEvolvulus brevifolius (Meisn.) Ooststr.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to rocky, stony fields and conglomerate rock outcrops, typically found in sandy soil among stones. The specimen was collected at an elevation of 1158m in the Pico das Almas region of Bahia, Brazil.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for *Evolvulus brevifolius* are not widely documented in available ethnobotanical literature. While other species within the genus *Evolvulus*, such as *E. alsinoides*, are known for nervine and adaptogenic properties in traditional systems like Ayurveda, this information does not directly apply to *E. brevifolius*.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for *Evolvulus brevifolius* due to a lack of detailed medicinal use information.
Cultivation NotesPrefers sandy soil and rocky, well-drained conditions, mimicking its native high-altitude field habitat. Requires full sun exposure.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A small, branched herbaceous plant, as depicted in the herbarium specimen, characterized by numerous narrow leaves along its stems. The flowers are terminal, with the corolla described as intense blue, fading to white at the base of the tube.
