Soft bindweed

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• soft bindweed

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Convolvulus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the territories of Egypt and Libya. The distribution extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it can be found in both Sudan and South Sudan. Moving toward Central Asia, the species is also recorded in the country of Kazakhstan. Finally, its range includes the mountainous landscapes of Kirgizstan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Convolvulus piloseilliifolius is characterized by its ability to thrive across diverse landscapes and varying altitudes. This species is commonly found in a variety of habitats, including crop fields, hills, lakes, old fields, and near rivers, demonstrating a significant degree of environmental adaptability. Its vertical distribution is quite broad, with an elevational range that extends from a minimum of 400 m AMSL to a maximum of 2500 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

2500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

400 m AMSL

Habitat :

crop fields, hills, lakes, old fields, rivers

Life history

The life history of Convolvulus piloseilliifolius is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. Its survival strategy is defined by its classification as a cryptophyte, ensuring its ability to withstand unfavorable environmental conditions by protecting its regenerative organs below the soil surface. Specifically, it functions as a geophyte, utilizing underground storage organs to maintain its biological continuity and emerge during optimal periods.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Convolvulus piloseilliifolius is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and forb. This plant typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 0.5 m to a maximum of 1.3 m. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte. It is an independent organism rather than a parasite and displays a self-supporting climbing habit, functioning as a self-supporting vine rather than an obligatory or facultative liana.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1.3 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Convolvulus pilose-liliifolium is closely linked to its seasonal flowering cycle, which dictates its reproductive window. The flowering process typically begins in March, marking the onset of its reproductive phase. This period of bloom continues through the spring, eventually reaching its conclusion in May. While the specific timing of these reproductive activities can be variable depending on environmental conditions, the plant follows this established seasonal pattern to facilitate pollination and subsequent seed development.

Flowering time :

Mar

Flowering time :

May

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Convolvulus pilosellifolius has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Asmatol, Quercetin 3-glucoside, Quercetin-7-glucoside, quercetin.

Asmatol

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Quercetin 3-glucoside

1. Natural product research

Quercetin-7-glucoside

1. Natural product research

quercetin

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Preparations

Convolvulus pilosellifolius has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include total alcoholic extract.

Total alcoholic extract

1. Natural product research