Evolvulus scoparioides
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NameEvolvulus scoparioides
Scientific NameEvolvulus scoparioides
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Brazil, specifically the state of Bahia, found in the Caatinga biome, often growing among rocky outcrops at elevations around 707 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesWhile other species in the genus *Evolvulus* are used in traditional medicine (e.g., *E. alsinoides* as a nervine), specific traditional uses for *Evolvulus scoparioides* are not well-documented.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for *Evolvulus scoparioides* due to a lack of specific medicinal use information.
Cultivation NotesPrefers rocky, well-drained soils and conditions typical of the Caatinga biome, suggesting drought tolerance and adaptability to arid environments.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A small, branched shrub, typically growing up to 60 cm tall. It features small leaves and flowers with a green calyx and a lilac corolla adorned with white stripes. The fruits are straw-colored.
