Evolvulus piurensis
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NameEvolvulus piurensis
Scientific NameEvolvulus piurensis Ooststr.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Peru, specifically documented from the Paita province, Talara region. It thrives in dry, possibly arid or semi-arid environments.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Evolvulus piurensis in available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNone specifically documented for this species due to a lack of traditional medicinal use information.
Cultivation NotesRequires a warm, dry climate with ample sunlight, mimicking its native Peruvian habitat. It prefers well-draining soil and can likely be propagated by seed or stem cuttings.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A herbaceous plant characterized by slender, branching stems and small, alternate, ovate to elliptic leaves. It produces small, solitary, axillary flowers, which are typically light blue or purple when fresh. The plant exhibits a prostrate or ascending growth habit.
