Evolvulus niveus
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NameEvolvulus niveus
Scientific NameEvolvulus niveus Mart.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Cerrado biome in Brazil, specifically documented in areas such as the municipality of Barreiras, Bahia.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Evolvulus niveus in readily available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications or drug interactions are widely documented for Evolvulus niveus.
Cultivation NotesAs a species native to the Brazilian Cerrado, it is likely adapted to well-drained soils, full sun exposure, and seasonal dry periods. Specific cultivation requirements are not widely documented.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Evolvulus niveus is a subshrub typically growing to about 0.8 meters in height. It is characterized by leaves covered with a whitish, downy indumentum and flowers that display a pale blue corolla.
