Convolvulus oxyphyllus

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. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Convolvulaceae and falls under the genus Convolvulus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in the Middle East. Within Western Asia, it can be found growing in the territories of both Iran and Iraq. Its presence extends further into the Arabian Peninsula, where it is documented in Kuwait. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the vast landscapes of Saudi Arabia. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated within these distinct arid and semi-arid zones.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Convolvulus oxyphyllus is characterized by its specific growth strategies and structural adaptations, categorized through various life form classifications. Within the ecological framework of its habitat, the plant exhibits a dual characterization depending on environmental conditions and structural development; it is classified under the life form of phanerophyte, indicating that its buds are borne on branches above the ground level, while it also displays traits of a nanophanerophyte, where the woody parts are relatively small and close to the soil surface. This physiological flexibility allows the species to navigate its niche by utilizing these distinct growth habits to optimize survival and reproductive success across its range.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Convolvulus oxyphyllus is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structural development to ascend through various environments. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies toward host plants. While it exhibits climbing capabilities, it remains a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte, establishing its root system within the soil. In terms of its structural composition, the plant possesses a woody nature, providing the necessary rigidity and durability for its climbing lifestyle.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Convolvulus oxyphyllus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Chemicals

Convolvulus oxyphyllus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid, kaempferol, myricetin, quercetin.

3-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

kaempferol

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

myricetin

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

quercetin

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Conditions

Convolvulus oxyphyllus has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antioxidant, liver cancer.

Antioxidant

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Liver cancer

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Preparations

Convolvulus oxyphyllus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extracts.

Methanolic extracts

1. Chemistry & biodiversity