Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
despreauxii
ID:
158275

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Santos & Carine

Source:
ipni

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 154: 200 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157604



Common Names

  • Despreaux's Bindweed
  • Despreaux's Morning Glory
  • Despreaux's Convolvulus


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Synonyms

  • Rhodorhiza virgata Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Convolvulus floridus virgatus (Webb & Bertholt) Mend.-Heuer [unknown]

Description

Convolvulus despreauxii (also called Despreaux's Bindweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Convolvulus despreauxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Convolvulus despreauxii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Convolvulus despreauxii is a perennial climber that is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. For seeds, sow them in a warm, well-drained soil in spring or summer. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and root them in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Convolvulus despreauxii

Convolvulus despreauxii can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Convolvulus despreauxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Convolvulus despreauxii?

Convolvulus despreauxii

What is the family of Convolvulus despreauxii?

Convolvulaceae

What is the common name of Convolvulus despreauxii?

Despreaux's bindweed

Species in the Convolvulus genus

Convolvulus grigorjevii, Convolvulus bidrensis, Convolvulus vollesenii, Convolvulus aitchisonii, Convolvulus argyrothamnos, Convolvulus assyricus, Convolvulus asyrensis, Convolvulus aucheri, Convolvulus beguinotii, Convolvulus boissieri, Convolvulus canariensis, Convolvulus cantabrica, Convolvulus carduchorum, Convolvulus cassius, Convolvulus cephalophorus, Convolvulus cephalopodus, Convolvulus coelesyriacus, Convolvulus cyprius, Convolvulus dryadum, Convolvulus durandoi, Convolvulus euphraticus, Convolvulus fractosaxosus, Convolvulus fruticulosus, Convolvulus galapagensis, Convolvulus galaticus, Convolvulus germaniciae, Convolvulus gharbensis, Convolvulus glaouorum, Convolvulus gracillimus, Convolvulus grantii, Convolvulus hamrinensis, Convolvulus hildebrandtii, Convolvulus jemensis, Convolvulus jordanensis, Convolvulus koieanus, Convolvulus kossmatii, Convolvulus lanjouwii, Convolvulus leptocladus, Convolvulus lindbergii, Convolvulus linoides, Convolvulus longipedicellatus, Convolvulus lopezsocasii, Convolvulus maireanus, Convolvulus mairei, Convolvulus massonii, Convolvulus mazicum, Convolvulus microcalyx, Convolvulus oxyphyllus, Convolvulus oxysepalus, Convolvulus palaestinus,

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

Arnoldo Santos Guerra (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Santos' in the authors string.
Mark A. Carine: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carine' in the authors string.