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Evolvulus glomeratus Nees & Mart.
| Family Name: | Convolvulaceae |
| Common Name: | Blue Daze, Brazilian Dwarf Morning Glory |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant, Creeper |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 0.3 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.6 m to 0.9 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South Tropical America |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a perennial, low spreading plant with trailing stems. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are lanceolate to elliptic, and mostly hairy. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are vivid blue with white throats, plate to funnel-shaped. |
| Cultivation | Evolvulus glomeratus tolerates a wide range of soils. Best grown in well-drained soils under full sun. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting, Parks & Gardens, Groundcover, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bee-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Potential Problems | Susceptible to fungal problems during rainy season. Well-drained soil helps to prevent root rot. |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous |
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| Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue |
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| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | 1 Day |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
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Others
| Master ID | 714 |
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| Species ID | 2009 |
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