Evolvulus helianthemoides
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NameEvolvulus helianthemoides
Scientific NameEvolvulus helianthemoides
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatCommonly found on bare, flat ground in valleys, specifically noted in the Valley of Rio Huancabamba, Peru, at an altitude of 1600 meters.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Evolvulus helianthemoides in ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsDue to a lack of documented medicinal uses and research, specific contraindications for Evolvulus helianthemoides are unknown.
Cultivation NotesThis species thrives in open, sunny environments on bare, flat ground. It likely prefers well-drained soil and a warm climate, consistent with its natural habitat in the Andean regions of Peru.
Raritycommon
Description
A prostrate herbaceous plant characterized by slender, trailing stems and small, often villous (hairy) leaves. It produces solitary, blue flowers, approximately 2 cm across, emerging from the leaf axils.
