dwarf-morning-glory

Names

Common Names

• dwarf-morning-glory
• tropical-speedwell
• slender dwarf morning-glory

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Evolvulus alsinoides var. hirsutus
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. acapulcensis
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. adscendens
• Evolvulus linifolius
• Evolvulus angustifolius
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. villosissimus
• Evolvulus tenuis subsp. yucatanensis
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. procumbens
• Evolvulus acapulcensis
• Evolvulus adscendens
• Evolvulus albiflorus
• Evolvulus chinensis
• Evolvulus heterophyllus
• Evolvulus hirsutus
• Evolvulus diffusus
• Evolvulus debilis
• Evolvulus decumbens
• Evolvulus argenteus
• Evolvulus boninensis
• Evolvulus azureus
• Evolvulus pudicus
• Evolvulus pilosissimus
• Evolvulus procumbens
• Evolvulus natalensis
• Evolvulus microphyllus
• Evolvulus javanicus
• Evolvulus linifolius var. grandiflorus
• Evolvulus ramiflorus
• Evolvulus ramulosus
• Evolvulus yemensis
• Evolvulus sinicus
• Breweria alsinoides
• Convolvulus alsinoides
• Evolvulus alsinoides f. albiflorus
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. angustifolius
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. choisyanus
• Evolvulus alsinoides f. coeruleus
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. debilis
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. decumbens
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. villosicalyx
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. grisebachianus
• Evolvulus gracillimus
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. hirticaulis
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. incanus
• Evolvulus alsinoides f. lactiflorus
• Evolvulus alsinoides f. lactiflorus
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. linifolius
• Evolvulus fugacissimus
• Evolvulus alsinoides f. viridis
• Convolvulus linifolius
• Convolvulus valerianoides
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. erectus
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. glaber
• Evolvulus alsinoides f. rotundifolius
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. thymoides
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. philippinensis
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. wallichii
• Evolvulus alsinoides var. javanicus

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Solanales, it is classified under the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Evolvulus.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern that spans across both Atlantic islands and the African mainland. Within the Macaronesian region, its presence is noted in Cape Verde. Moving to the African continent, it is found throughout various parts of West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its range includes the nations of Benin, Burkina, and Gambia. Furthermore, the geographical reach of this species extends into Ghana.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Evolvulus alsinoides has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include STIGMASTEROL, squalene, 2-Butoxyethanol, AFLATOXIN B1, Amines.

STIGMASTEROL

1. Journal of chromatographic science
2. Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB

squalene

1. Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
2. Journal of food science and technology

2-Butoxyethanol

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

AFLATOXIN B1

1. Microbial ecology

Amines

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Dimethyl sulfone

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Esters

1. Journal of food science and technology

Hexadecanoic acid

1. Journal of food science and technology

Hexan-1-ol

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Malondialdehyde

1. Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB

Activities

Evolvulus alsinoides has 7 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective, Nootropic, Anticancer, Antifungal.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Evolvulus alsinoides has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer disease, Cognitive dysfunction, amnesia, antioxidant, asthma.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations