Evolvulus magnus
Image: Bridgewater, Sam G.M., Pennington, Richard Toby & Daza, Aniceto (cc0)
NameEvolvulus magnus
Scientific NameEvolvulus magnus Helwig
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in open, disturbed hillsides with gravelly clayey soil in the tropical highland regions of Peru, specifically in the Department of Amazonas, at elevations around 1200 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses for Evolvulus magnus are widely documented in ethnobotanical literature. While some other species within the genus Evolvulus (e.g., E. alsinoides) are known for medicinal properties, these are not attributed to E. magnus.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsUnknown due to lack of documented medicinal use and chemical analysis for this specific species.
Cultivation NotesPrefers warm, tropical to subtropical climates. Thrives in well-drained, gravelly clayey soils and open, disturbed sites. Likely requires full sun exposure.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A small, multi-branched shrub with slender stems, thin, simple, alternate leaves, and small, likely blue, flowers emerging from the leaf axils. The specimen shows a pressed plant with multiple stems and sparse foliage.
