Evolvulus helianthemoides
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NameEvolvulus helianthemoides
Scientific NameEvolvulus helianthemoides Meisn.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the lomas (coastal hills) of Atocongo, Lima Province, Peru, where it grows in clayey soils at altitudes between 300 and 400 meters.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Evolvulus helianthemoides in general ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsUnknown due to lack of documented medicinal uses and research.
Cultivation NotesLikely prefers well-drained, clayey soils and arid to semi-arid conditions, consistent with its native habitat in Peruvian lomas. Requires a warm climate.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Evolvulus helianthemoides is a procumbent herbaceous plant characterized by its small, densely villous (hairy) leaves. It produces light blue flowers and has a fibrous root system, exhibiting a low-growing, spreading habit.
