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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Dwarf_Morning-glory_(Evolvulus_alsinoides)_in_Hyderabad_W_IMG_7978.jpg|thumb|Dwarf Morning-glory (Evolvulus alsinoides) in Hyderabad W IMG 7978]] [[file:Dwarf_Morning-glory_(Evolvulus_alsinoides)_in_Hyderabad_W2_IMG_7976.jpg|thumb|Dwarf Morning-glory (Evolvulus alsinoides) in Hyderabad W2 IMG 7976|left]] {{Short description|Species of flowering plant in the morning glory family}}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Evolvulus alsinoides&#039;&#039;&#039; is a species of flowering plant in the family [[Convolvulaceae]], commonly known as dwarf morning-glory or slender dwarf morning-glory. It is a perennial herb that is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.<br /> <br /> ==Description==<br /> Evolvulus alsinoides is a small, prostrate or ascending herb that typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm. The stems are slender, hairy, and often form a mat-like growth. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to lanceolate in shape, measuring 1-3 cm in length. The leaf surface is covered with fine hairs, giving it a silvery appearance.<br /> <br /> The flowers are small, blue or violet, and funnel-shaped, with a diameter of about 1 cm. They are borne singly or in small clusters in the leaf axils. The fruit is a small, globose capsule containing 2-4 seeds.<br /> <br /> ==Habitat and Distribution==<br /> Evolvulus alsinoides is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.<br /> <br /> ==Uses==<br /> In traditional medicine, Evolvulus alsinoides has been used for its purported therapeutic properties. It is believed to have [[nootropic]], [[antioxidant]], and [[anti-inflammatory]] effects. The plant is used in [[Ayurveda]] and other traditional medicine systems to treat various ailments, including [[anxiety]], [[insomnia]], and [[cognitive disorders]].<br /> <br /> ==Related Species==<br /> Evolvulus alsinoides is closely related to other species in the genus [[Evolvulus]], such as:<br /> * [[Evolvulus nummularius]]<br /> * [[Evolvulus sericeus]]<br /> * [[Evolvulus glomeratus]]<br /> <br /> ==Related Pages==<br /> * [[Convolvulaceae]]<br /> * [[Nootropic]]<br /> * [[Ayurveda]]<br /> * [[Traditional medicine]]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> {{Commons category|Evolvulus alsinoides}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Convolvulaceae]]<br /> [[Category:Medicinal plants]]<br /> [[Category:Flora of Asia]]<br /> [[Category:Flora of Africa]]<br /> [[Category:Flora of Australia]]<br /> [[Category:Flora of the Americas]]<br /> <br /> {{medicine-stub}}</div>

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