Evolvulus nummularius
Evolvulus nummularius, commonly known as Kidneyweed, is a creeping perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Characterized by its small, round leaves and delicate blue flowers, this plant is widely used for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in treating various ailments within diverse herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Evolvulus nummularius
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Evolvulus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Evolvulus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Burkina, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast. Moving toward the center of the continent, its range extends into West-Central Tropical Africa. Within this central region, the species is documented in Burundi as well as the Central African Republic. Consequently, the presence of Evolvulus nummularius spans a diverse stretch of tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
Activities
Evolvulus nummularius has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Evolvulus nummularius has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include sedative.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |