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Evolvulus alsinoides
Synonymy: Convolvulus alsinoides L., Sp. Pl. 157 (1753).
Common name: None
Description:
Inflorescence axillary, cymose; peduncles filiform, bearing 1-3 flowers; bracteoles linearsubulate, 1.5-4 mm long; pedicels short to greatly exceeding the leaves; sepals lanceolate, more or less acuminate, acute, 2-4 mm long, densely hairy; corolla blue, 7-9 mm diam.; stamens inserted c. 1 mm above the base of the corolla; filaments 2-3.5 mm long.
Capsule glabrous, 3-4 mm diam.
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Conservation status:
native
Flowering time: No flowering time is available |
SA Distribution Map based
on current data relating to
specimens held in the
State Herbarium of South Australia
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Biology:
Not Applicable
Taxonomic notes:
Pantropical and subtropical species exhibiting great variation. Many intergrading varieties have been recognised, 2 of which occur in S.Aust.
Key to Infraspecific taxa:
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1. Peduncles longer than the leaves; hairs on calyx short mainly less than 1 mm |
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var. decumbens 1a. |
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1. Peduncles short or as long as the leaves; hairs on calyx long, commonly exceeding 1 mm |
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var. villosicalyx 1b. |
Author:
Not yet available
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