Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
carrii
ID:
917988

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 91: 394 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917323

Common Names

  • Convolvulus carrii
  • Carri's Bindweed
  • Carri's Morning Glory

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Description

Convolvulus carrii (also called Bindweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a twining habit and produces white or pink flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Convolvulus carrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Convolvulus carrii has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have two small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Convolvulus carrii is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist location and kept consistently moist until germination.

Where to Find Convolvulus carrii

Convolvulus carrii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Convolvulus genus

Convolvulus grigorjevii, Convolvulus bidrensis, Convolvulus vollesenii, Convolvulus aitchisonii, Convolvulus argyrothamnos, Convolvulus assyricus, Convolvulus asyrensis, Convolvulus aucheri, Convolvulus beguinotii, Convolvulus boissieri, Convolvulus canariensis, Convolvulus cantabrica, Convolvulus carduchorum, Convolvulus cassius, Convolvulus cephalophorus, Convolvulus cephalopodus, Convolvulus coelesyriacus, Convolvulus cyprius, Convolvulus dryadum, Convolvulus durandoi, Convolvulus euphraticus, Convolvulus fractosaxosus, Convolvulus fruticulosus, Convolvulus galapagensis, Convolvulus galaticus, Convolvulus germaniciae, Convolvulus gharbensis, Convolvulus glaouorum, Convolvulus gracillimus, Convolvulus grantii, Convolvulus hamrinensis, Convolvulus hildebrandtii, Convolvulus jemensis, Convolvulus jordanensis, Convolvulus koieanus, Convolvulus kossmatii, Convolvulus lanjouwii, Convolvulus leptocladus, Convolvulus lindbergii, Convolvulus linoides, Convolvulus longipedicellatus, Convolvulus lopezsocasii, Convolvulus maireanus, Convolvulus mairei, Convolvulus massonii, Convolvulus mazicum, Convolvulus microcalyx, Convolvulus oxyphyllus, Convolvulus oxysepalus, Convolvulus palaestinus,

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,