Evolvulus

Evolvulus is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.[1] Most all are native to the Americas. There are about 100 species.[2]

Evolvulus
Evolvulus nuttallianus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Tribe: Cresseae
Genus: Evolvulus
L.
Species

About 100, see text

Description

These plants are annual and perennial herbs and shrubs. They have non-twining stems. The leaves have smooth edges. Flowers are borne singly or in small clusters, or sometimes in spikes. The corolla is round and flat or bell-shaped. The fruit is a capsule containing 1 to 4 seeds.[2]

Taxonomy

Etymology

The genus name Evolvulus comes from the Latin word meaning "to unroll", inspired by its non-vining form.[3]

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus Evolvulus:[4]

  • Evolvulus alopecuroides
  • Evolvulus alsinoides - slender dwarf morning glory
  • Evolvulus altissimus
  • Evolvulus anagalloides
  • Evolvulus arbuscula
  • Evolvulus arenarius
  • Evolvulus arenicola
  • Evolvulus argyreus
  • Evolvulus arizonicus - wild dwarf morning glory, hairy evolvulus
  • Evolvulus aurigenius
  • Evolvulus barbatus
  • Evolvulus bogotensis
  • Evolvulus boliviensis
  • Evolvulus bracei House
  • Evolvulus bracei (Meisn.) Ooststr.
  • Evolvulus cardiophyllus
  • Evolvulus chamaepitys
  • Evolvulus chapadensis
  • Evolvulus choapanus
  • Evolvulus chrysotrichos
  • Evolvulus comosus
  • Evolvulus convolvuloides - bindweed dwarf morning glory
  • Evolvulus cordatus
  • Evolvulus corumbaensis
  • Evolvulus cressoides
  • Evolvulus daphnoides
  • Evolvulus delicatus
  • Evolvulus diosmoides
  • Evolvulus elaeagnifolius
  • Evolvulus elegans
  • Evolvulus ericifolius
  • Evolvulus fieldii
  • Evolvulus filipes - Maryland dwarf morning glory
  • Evolvulus flavus
  • Evolvulus flexuosus
  • Evolvulus frankenioides
  • Evolvulus fuscus
  • Evolvulus genistoides
  • Evolvulus glaziovii
  • Evolvulus glomeratus - Brazilian dwarf morning glory
  • Evolvulus gnaphalioides
  • Evolvulus goyazensis
  • Evolvulus grisebachii - Grisebach's dwarf morning glory
  • Evolvulus gypsophiloides
  • Evolvulus hallieri
  • Evolvulus harleyi
  • Evolvulus hasslerianus
  • Evolvulus helianthemifolius
  • Evolvulus helianthemoides
  • Evolvulus helichrysoides
  • Evolvulus herrerae
  • Evolvulus hypocrateriflorus
  • Evolvulus incanus
  • Evolvulus jacobinus
  • Evolvulus kramerioides
  • Evolvulus lagopodioides
  • Evolvulus lagopus
  • Evolvulus lanatus
  • Evolvulus latifolius
  • Evolvulus linarioides
  • Evolvulus linoides
  • Evolvulus lithospermoides
  • Evolvulus luetzelburgii
  • Evolvulus macroblepharis
  • Evolvulus magnus
  • Evolvulus maximiliani
  • Evolvulus minimus
  • Evolvulus niveus
  • Evolvulus nummularius - agracejo rastrero
  • Evolvulus nuttallianus - shaggy dwarf morning glory
  • Evolvulus ovatus
  • Evolvulus paniculatus
  • Evolvulus passerinoides
  • Evolvulus peruvianus
  • Evolvulus phyllanthoides
  • Evolvulus piurensis
  • Evolvulus pohlii
  • Evolvulus prostratus
  • Evolvulus pterocaulon
  • Evolvulus pterygophyllus
  • Evolvulus purpusii
  • Evolvulus pusillus
  • Evolvulus rariflorus
  • Evolvulus riedelii
  • Evolvulus rotundifolius
  • Evolvulus rufus
  • Evolvulus saxifragus
  • Evolvulus scoparioides
  • Evolvulus sericeus - silver dwarf morning glory
  • Evolvulus serpylloides
  • Evolvulus siliceus
  • Evolvulus simplex
  • Evolvulus speciosus
  • Evolvulus squamosus - rockyplains dwarf morning glory
  • Evolvulus stellariifolius
  • Evolvulus tenuis
  • Evolvulus thymiflorus
  • Evolvulus tomentosus
  • Evolvulus villosissimus
  • Evolvulus villosus
  • Evolvulus vimineus
  • Evolvulus weberbaueri
Evolvulus
  • E. alsinoides
  • E. arizonicus
  • E. glomeratus
  • E. nummularius
  • E. nuttallianus
  • E. prostratus

References
  1. Evolvulus. USDA PLANTS.
  2. Evolvulus. Flora of China.
  3. Evolvulus glomeratus. Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed 10 October 2012.
  4. "Evolvulus L. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-04-18.


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