Evolvulus goyazensis
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NameEvolvulus goyazensis
Scientific NameEvolvulus goyazensis
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Brazil, particularly in the states of Goiás, Minas Gerais, and Bahia. It thrives in open, dry environments such as cerrado, campo rupestre, and rocky fields.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Evolvulus goyazensis in readily available ethnobotanical literature. Other species within the genus Evolvulus are known for nervine and adaptogenic properties.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for Evolvulus goyazensis.
Cultivation NotesThis species prefers full sun exposure and well-drained, sandy or rocky soils. It is adapted to dry conditions and is likely drought-tolerant once established, typical of plants from cerrado habitats.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Evolvulus goyazensis is a small, herbaceous perennial plant, often prostrate or ascending, characterized by its densely hairy stems and small, simple, ovate to elliptical leaves. It produces small, typically blue or white flowers, though they are not clearly visible in this dried specimen.
