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tropical speedwell

Evolvulus alsinoides

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Solanales β€ΊFamily: Convolvulaceae β€ΊGenus: Evolvulus

About

Evolvulus alsinoides, the slender dwarf morning-glory, is flowering plant from the family Convolvulaceae. It has a natural pantropical distribution encompassing tropical and warm-temperate regions of Australasia, Indomalaya, Polynesia, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas. The species inhabits a wide range of habitats, from marshland and wet forests to deserts. A number of varieties and subspecies are recognised. It may become a weed in some situations. It is one of the plants included in Dasapushpam, the ten sacred...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tropical speedwell?
The scientific name of tropical speedwell is Evolvulus alsinoides.
What is the conservation status of tropical speedwell?
The tropical speedwell has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does tropical speedwell belong to?
tropical speedwell belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does tropical speedwell belong to?
tropical speedwell belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does tropical speedwell belong to?
tropical speedwell belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does tropical speedwell belong to?
tropical speedwell belongs to the order Solanales.
What family does tropical speedwell belong to?
tropical speedwell belongs to the family Convolvulaceae.
What genus does tropical speedwell belong to?
tropical speedwell belongs to the genus Evolvulus.