Evolvulus scoparioides
Image: A.S. Quaresma; C.T. Oliveira (cc-by)
NameEvolvulus scoparioides
Scientific NameEvolvulus scoparioides Mart.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Brazil, specifically found in rupestrian fields (campo rupestre) with ferruginous soils, such as those in Minas Gerais. This indicates a preference for rocky, iron-rich, open, high-altitude environments.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Evolvulus scoparioides in ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications or drug interactions are documented for this species due to lack of specific medicinal use information.
Cultivation NotesCultivation information is scarce; however, given its natural habitat in Brazilian rupestrian fields, it likely prefers well-drained, mineral-rich, possibly acidic or iron-rich soils, with full sun exposure and tolerance to dry conditions.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Evolvulus scoparioides is a small, branched subshrub characterized by its slender stems and numerous small, somewhat ovate to lanceolate leaves arranged alternately. The dried herbarium specimen displays small, inconspicuous flowers, likely borne in the leaf axils, contributing to its heath-like appearance.
