Convolvulus fatmensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, it is further classified under the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Convolvulus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Convolvulus fatmensis, exhibits a specific distribution across the northern portion of the African continent. Its presence is primarily concentrated within the diverse landscapes of Northern Africa. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Algeria and Egypt. The species also extends its range into the territories of Libya and Morocco. Finally, its geographical footprint is completed by its occurrence in Tunisia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Convolvulus fatmensis is characterized by its specific ecological adaptations, functioning primarily as an annual in its developmental cycle. In terms of its biological structure and survival strategy, the plant exhibits a dual classification of life forms, acting as both a geophyte and a therophyte. As a geophyte, it utilizes underground storage organs to navigate seasonal environmental shifts, while its classification as a therophyte indicates a life strategy focused on completing its entire reproductive cycle within a single growing season before the onset of unfavorable conditions.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

therophyte

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Convolvulus fatmensis is characterized by a growth form categorized as a herb, specifically functioning as a forb. As a non-woody species, it lacks rigid structural woodiness, instead utilizing a climbing habit that is described as self-supporting. In terms of its habitat preference and hydrological adaptation, the plant displays a versatile ecological range that spans across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments. Furthermore, the plant is biologically independent, functioning as an independent organism rather than an obligatory or facultative parasite.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Convolvulus fatmensis is characterized by a flowering period that is highly adaptable to environmental conditions. The plant exhibits a variable flowering window, with the onset of blooming potentially occurring as early as January and extending through the months of February and March, or shifting throughout the entire calendar year depending on specific climatic factors. While the flowering start is noted to encompass a wide range of months including Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, and Dec, the conclusion of the flowering cycle is similarly variable. This flexibility in its reproductive timing allows the species to synchronize its flowering end with the most favorable seasonal shifts, ensuring successful pollination and seed set across diverse habitats.

Flowering time :

Mar

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Convolvulus fatmensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Tannins.

Flavonoids

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Tannins

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Activities

Convolvulus fatmensis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Medicinal Uses

Convolvulus fatmensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations