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Evolvulus glomeratus

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Evolvulus glomeratus Nees & Mart.

Family Name: Convolvulaceae
Common Name: Blue Daze, Brazilian Dwarf Morning Glory

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant, Creeper
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic
Plant Shape Shrubby
Maximum Height 0.3 m
Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width 0.6 m to 0.9 m

Biogeography

Native Distribution South Tropical America
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical
Local Conservation Status Non-native

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form It is a perennial, low spreading plant with trailing stems. 
Foliage Its leaves are lanceolate to elliptic, and mostly hairy.
Flowers Its flowers are vivid blue with white throats, plate to funnel-shaped.
Cultivation Evolvulus glomeratus tolerates a wide range of soils. Best grown in well-drained soils under full sun.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers
Landscape Uses Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting, Parks & Gardens, Groundcover, Suitable for Hanging Baskets
Thematic Landscaping Naturalistic Garden

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Rootzone Tolerance Well-Drained Soils
Potential Problems Susceptible to fungal problems during rainy season. Well-drained soil helps to prevent root rot.
Propagation Method Seed, Stem Cutting

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Velvety / Furry / Tomentose
Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) Green
Foliar Type Simple / Unifoliate
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem Alternate
Foliar Shape(s) Non-Palm Foliage
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot)

Non - Foliar and Storage

Stem Type & Modification Herbaceous
Root Type Underground (Fibrous Root)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower & Plant Sexuality Bisexual Flowers
Flower Colour(s) Blue
Flower Grouping Solitary
Flower Symmetry Radial
Flower Lifespan on Plant 1 Day
Flowering Habit Polycarpic

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Master ID 714
Species ID 2009
Flora Disclaimer The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
Species record last updated on: 20 April 2022.
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