Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
choapanus
ID:
1248915

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.A.McDonald

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 152 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248253

Common Names

  • Evolvulus
  • Choapanus
  • Evolvulus

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Description

Evolvulus choapanus (also called Choapan evolvulus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and blue flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Evolvulus choapanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as an edible plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Evolvulus choapanus has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Evolvulus choapanus is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic, with a pH of 5.5-6.5.

Where to Find Evolvulus choapanus

Evolvulus choapanus can be found in Mexico.

Evolvulus choapanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Evolvulus choapanus?

Evolvulus choapanus

What is the common name of Evolvulus choapanus?

Choapan Evolvulus

What is the natural habitat of Evolvulus choapanus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America

Species in the Evolvulus genus

Evolvulus elegans, Evolvulus arenicola, Evolvulus lagopodioides, Evolvulus boliviensis, Evolvulus corumbaensis, Evolvulus linoides, Evolvulus choapanus, Evolvulus serpylloides, Evolvulus pusillus, Evolvulus cordatus, Evolvulus hallierii, Evolvulus minimus, Evolvulus siliceus, Evolvulus chrysotrichos, Evolvulus prostratus, Evolvulus riedelii, Evolvulus macroblepharis, Evolvulus cressoides, Evolvulus arbuscula, Evolvulus squamosus, Evolvulus passerinoides, Evolvulus jacobinus, Evolvulus maximiliani, Evolvulus diosmoides, Evolvulus phyllanthoides, Evolvulus alopecuroides, Evolvulus lithospermoides, Evolvulus kramerioides, Evolvulus comosus, Evolvulus helichrysoides, Evolvulus chapadensis, Evolvulus brevifolius, Evolvulus lagopus, Evolvulus niveus, Evolvulus helianthemifolius, Evolvulus alsinoides, Evolvulus anagalloides, Evolvulus arizonicus, Evolvulus aurigenius, Evolvulus barbatus, Evolvulus bogotensis, Evolvulus bracei, Evolvulus chamaepitys, Evolvulus daphnoides, Evolvulus elaeagnifolius, Evolvulus ericifolius, Evolvulus fieldii, Evolvulus filipes, Evolvulus flexuosus, Evolvulus frankenioides,

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50145713: Based on the initial data import
John Andrew McDonald (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.McDonald' in the authors string.