Convolvulus sabatius
African Bindweed, Ground Blue Convolvulus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Indigenous to Africa and Europe, Convolvulus sabatius (commonly known as African bindweed or Ground Blue-convolvulus) is a shrub belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Italy, Morocco
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baleares, Great Britain, Greece, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Sicilia, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms