Convolvulus sarmentosus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Convolvulus sarmentosus is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Originating in Africa and Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Convolvulus, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Socotra, Yemen