Evolvulus serpylloides
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NameEvolvulus serpylloides
Scientific NameEvolvulus serpylloides Meisn.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to South America, particularly Brazil, where it is found in open areas, grasslands, savannas, and disturbed or sandy soils.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesTraditional medicinal uses for *Evolvulus serpylloides* are not widely documented in major ethnobotanical literature. While some species within the *Evolvulus* genus are used in traditional medicine, specific applications for *E. serpylloides* are scarce.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo widely documented contraindications are known due to the lack of specific medicinal use information for this species.
Cultivation NotesThis plant generally thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soils. It is adapted to warm climates and can tolerate periods of drought once established.
Raritycommon
Description
A small, prostrate to decumbent perennial herb, this species features slender stems with small, alternate, oval to elliptical leaves. It produces small, typically white or pale flowers that emerge from the leaf axils, and has a fibrous root system.
