Evolvulus chapadensis
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NameEvolvulus chapadensis
Scientific NameEvolvulus chapadensis Glaz.
Common NamesDwarf Morning Glory
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Brazil, specifically found in the Cerrado biome, often in rocky fields (campos rupestres) and sandy soils. It is endemic to regions like Chapada dos Veadeiros in Goiás.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo widely documented traditional medicinal uses are known for *Evolvulus chapadensis*. While some other species within the genus *Evolvulus* are utilized in traditional medicine (e.g., *E. alsinoides*), specific ethnobotanical records for this particular species are not readily available.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are known for *Evolvulus chapadensis* due to a lack of documented medicinal use or toxicity studies.
Cultivation NotesThis species typically thrives in full sun and requires well-drained, sandy or rocky soils, characteristic of its native Cerrado habitat. It is adapted to dry conditions and is often found in open, disturbed areas.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A small, herbaceous perennial plant, typically prostrate or ascending, with multiple slender stems and small, simple leaves. The dried specimen shows a multi-stemmed plant with small, ovate to lanceolate leaves.
