Evolvulus speciosus
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NameEvolvulus speciosus
Scientific NameEvolvulus speciosus
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in dry cerrado environments at an altitude of approximately 600 meters, specifically in Chapadão Ocidental da Bahia, Brazil.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are specified in the provided information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are mentioned.
Cultivation NotesInformation on specific cultivation notes is not provided, beyond its natural habitat in dry cerrado.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A creeping herb with long stems, up to 80 cm. Its leaves are mid-green on top and paler beneath. The pedicels are reddish-tinged, and the sepals are pale with greyish-white hairs, while the petals, stamens, and styles are pure white.
