Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
spinosus
ID:
1265218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burm.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indica : 47 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264556



Common Names

  • Convolvulus Spinosus
  • Spinosus
  • Spinosus Plant


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Description

Convolvulus spinosus (also called Spiny bindweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to Europe, specifically France, Spain and Portugal. It typically grows in dry, arid areas, such as in deserts and on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Convolvulus spinosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known to attract birds and butterflies and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Convolvulus spinosus has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oblong shape. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Convolvulus spinosus is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Convolvulus spinosus

Convolvulus spinosus is found in the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia.

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,

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