Evolvulus squamosus
NameEvolvulus squamosus
Scientific NameEvolvulus squamosus
Common NamesScaly Evolvulus
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis species thrives in dry, sandy soils, commonly found in pine flatwoods, scrublands, coastal dunes, and disturbed open areas in the southeastern United States, particularly Florida and Georgia. It is well-adapted to xeric conditions.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesWhile other species within the genus Evolvulus, notably Evolvulus alsinoides (Shankhpushpi), are highly valued in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda for their nervine and adaptogenic properties, there are no widely documented traditional medicinal uses specifically attributed to Evolvulus squamosus.
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Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for Evolvulus squamosus due to a lack of established medicinal use or research into its pharmacological effects.
Cultivation NotesEvolvulus squamosus prefers full sun exposure and requires well-drained, sandy soils. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and is suitable for xeriscaping or native plant gardens in its appropriate hardiness zones.
Raritycommon
Description
Evolvulus squamosus is a low-growing, often sprawling perennial herb or subshrub, typically forming a dense mat of branched stems. It features small, linear to spatulate leaves and produces small, white, funnel-shaped flowers, usually solitary in the leaf axils.
