Evolvulus

Evolvulus
Evolvulus nuttallianus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Evolvulus
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Species

about 100, see text

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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]

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]

Nomenclature

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

Taxonomy

Species include:

References

  1. Evolvulus. USDA PLANTS.
  2. 1 2 Evolvulus. Flora of China.
  3. Evolvulus glomeratus. Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed 10 October 2012.

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