Narrowleaf Coastalplain Dawnflower
NameNarrowleaf Coastalplain Dawnflower
Scientific NameStylisma angustifolia
Common NamesNarrowleaf Coastalplain Dawnflower, Narrowleaf Dawnflower
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in sandy soils, pine flatwoods, open woodlands, and disturbed areas, primarily in the southeastern United States coastal plain.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThere are no well-documented traditional medicinal uses for Narrowleaf Coastalplain Dawnflower in ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNone known due to lack of documented medicinal use.
Cultivation NotesPrefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought-tolerant once established and can be propagated by seed.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A low-growing perennial herb with slender, trailing stems and narrow, linear leaves. It produces solitary, funnel-shaped white flowers, typically opening in the morning.
