''Evolvulus'' is a

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of flowering plants in the

Convolvulaceae Convolvulaceae (), commonly called the bindweeds or morning glories, is a family of about 60 genera and more than 1,650 species. These species are primarily herbaceous vines, but also include trees, shrubs and herbs. The tubers of several spec ...

, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.''Evolvulus''.
USDA PLANTS. Most are native to the Americas. There are about 100 species.''Evolvulus''.
Flora of China.

Description

These plants are

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and

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herbs and shrubs. They have non-twining stems. The leaves have smooth edges. Flowers are borne singly or in small clusters, or sometimes in spikes. The corolla is round and flat or bell-shaped. The fruit is a capsule containing 1 to 4 seeds.

Taxonomy

Etymology

The genus name ''Evolvulus'' comes from the Latin word meaning "to unroll", inspired by its non-vining form.''Evolvulus glomeratus''.
Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed 10 October 2012.

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus ''Evolvulus'': *''

Evolvulus alopecuroides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus alsinoides ''Evolvulus alsinoides'', commonly known as dwarf morning-glory and slender dwarf morning-glory, is flowering plant from the family Convolvulaceae. It has a natural pantropical distribution encompassing tropical and warm-temperate regions of Aust ...

'' - slender dwarf morning glory *''

Evolvulus altissimus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus anagalloides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus arbuscula ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus arenarius ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus arenicola ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus argyreus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus arizonicus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus aurigenius ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus barbatus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus bogotensis ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus boliviensis ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus bracei ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus bracei ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus cardiophyllus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus chamaepitys ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus chapadensis ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus choapanus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus chrysotrichos ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus comosus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus convolvuloides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus cordatus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus corumbaensis ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus cressoides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus daphnoides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus delicatus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus diosmoides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus elaeagnifolius ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus elegans ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus ericifolius ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus fieldii ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus filipes ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus flavus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus flexuosus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus frankenioides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus fuscus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus genistoides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus glaziovii ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus glomeratus ''Evolvulus glomeratus'', commonly known as blue daze, Brazilian dwarf morning-glory, or Hawaiian blue eyes, is flowering plant from the family Convolvulaceae that is native to Brazil, Guyana, Bolivia and Venezuela. Description It is an evergre ...

'' - Brazilian dwarf morning glory *''

Evolvulus gnaphalioides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus goyazensis ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus grisebachii ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus gypsophiloides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus hallieri ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus harleyi ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus hasslerianus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus helianthemifolius ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus helianthemoides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus helichrysoides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus herrerae ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus hypocrateriflorus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus incanus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus jacobinus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus kramerioides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus lagopodioides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus lagopus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus lanatus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus latifolius ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus linarioides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus linoides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus lithospermoides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus luetzelburgii ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus macroblepharis ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus magnus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus maximiliani ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus minimus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus niveus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus nummularius ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus nuttallianus ''Evolvulus nuttallianus'' is a species of flowering plant in the morning-glory family known by the common name shaggy dwarf morning-glory. It is found in the central United States. References Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus nuttallianus ...

'' - shaggy dwarf morning glory *''

Evolvulus ovatus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus paniculatus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus passerinoides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus peruvianus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus phyllanthoides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus piurensis ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus pohlii'' *''

Evolvulus prostratus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus pterocaulon ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus pterygophyllus'' *''

Evolvulus purpusii ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus pusillus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus rariflorus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus riedelii ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus rotundifolius ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus rufus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus saxifragus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus scoparioides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus sericeus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus serpylloides ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus siliceus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus simplex ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus speciosus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus squamosus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus stellariifolius ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus tenuis ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus thymiflorus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus tomentosus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus villosissimus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus villosus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus vimineus ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Evolvulus weberbaueri ''Evolvulus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories.Studies in ''Evolvulus''.
University of Texas Herbarium, Austin. * Ramos Junqueira, M. E. and R. Simão-Bianchini. (2006)
The genus ''Evolvulus'' L. (Convolvulaceae) in Morro do Chapéu Municipality, Bahia State, Brazil.
''Acta Botanica Brasilica'' 20(1) 157–72. Convolvulaceae genera {{Solanales-stub