Evolvulus lagopus
Image: R.L.G. Coelho; G.D. Colletta; T.B. Flores (cc-by)
NameEvolvulus lagopus
Scientific NameEvolvulus lagopus Mart.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Brazil, specifically found in the state of Goiás, often in open areas like roadsides or fragments of natural vegetation, at elevations around 740 meters. It is characteristic of the Cerrado biome.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Evolvulus lagopus in ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNone known, as specific medicinal uses are not widely documented for this species.
Cultivation NotesThis species is a subshrub native to the Cerrado biome of Brazil, suggesting it prefers warm climates with well-drained soil and full sun exposure. It is likely adapted to seasonal dry periods.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A small subshrub, typically growing up to 80 cm tall, characterized by slender stems and small, often hairy leaves. It produces terminal inflorescences with purple flowers, which appear somewhat woolly or shaggy in dried specimens.
