Genus: Evolvulus
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> Euasterid I > Order: Solanales > Family: Convolvulaceae
About 100
species, native mainly to tropical America but with two species native to southern Africa
and additional species cultivated in the region.
Species native to southern Africa
List from
Plants of
southern Africa - an online checklist (SANBI),
Flora of Zimbabwe
and Flora of
Mozambique.
Other species, cultivated in southern Africa
List from
Glen (2002).
Evolvulus glomeratus
Native to Paraguay.
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