Evolvulus peruvianus
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NameEvolvulus peruvianus
Scientific NameEvolvulus peruvianus
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatCollected 9 km below and west of Chachapoyas on the road to Caclic, km. 301, Peru, on steep north-facing slopes at an altitude of 1000 m.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation on traditional medicinal uses for Evolvulus peruvianus is not available from the provided image and metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsInformation on contraindications for Evolvulus peruvianus is not available from the provided image and metadata.
Cultivation NotesInformation on cultivation notes for Evolvulus peruvianus is not available from the provided image and metadata.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This herbarium specimen displays a small, herbaceous plant with multiple slender, branching stems originating from a fibrous root system. The leaves are small, simple, and appear alternately arranged along the stems, which are terminated by small, dried flowers, noted as blue when fresh.
