Evolvulus helianthemoides
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NameEvolvulus helianthemoides
Scientific NameEvolvulus helianthemoides
Common NamesNone widely known
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Andean region of Peru, specifically found in the Huancabamba river valley between Sondor and Shumaya, Department of Piura, Province of Huancabamba. It grows at altitudes between 1700-1800 meters, suggesting a preference for mountainous tropical or subtropical environments.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Evolvulus helianthemoides in ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications or drug interactions are widely documented for Evolvulus helianthemoides.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes are not widely documented for this wild species, which is primarily known from its native habitat in Peru.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A small, herbaceous perennial plant, typically prostrate or decumbent, characterized by slender stems and small, simple leaves. The specimen shows a fibrous root system, indicative of its growth habit.
