Evolvulus tomentosus
NameEvolvulus tomentosus
Scientific NameEvolvulus tomentosus
Common NamesWoolly Evolvulus, Hairy Evolvulus
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to tropical and subtropical regions, thriving in dry, open, sandy, or rocky soils, grasslands, and savannas. It is often found in areas with full sun exposure.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesWhile the genus Evolvulus contains species with documented traditional medicinal uses (e.g., E. alsinoides as a nervine tonic), specific traditional medicinal uses for Evolvulus tomentosus itself are not widely documented in ethnobotanical literature.
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Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Evolvulus tomentosus are not documented due to a lack of known medicinal uses.
Cultivation NotesThis plant prefers full sun exposure and well-drained, sandy or rocky soils. It is generally drought-tolerant once established and can be grown in warm climates.
Raritycommon
Description
This is a small, herbaceous perennial plant characterized by its densely hairy (tomentose) stems and leaves. It produces delicate, funnel-shaped flowers, typically sky-blue to lavender with a white center, emerging from the leaf axils. The plant often grows prostrate or ascending in its natural habitat.
