Convolvulus clementii

Convolvulus clementii, commonly known as desert bindweed, is a trailing perennial plant species, native to inland Australia. Mostly found on flat areas, like dune swales and claypans that are subject to seasonal inundation, in areas of open grassy woodland.[1]

Desert bindweed
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Convolvulus
Species:
C. clementii
Binomial name
Convolvulus clementii

Leaves variable in shape from base to tip of stem. White or pink flowers are produced predominantly from late winter to early spring but may be seen throughout the year.[2]

Seeds are dark brown to grey secteroid, 3 mm long, surface rugose and covered in hairs. The collection of seeds can be done January to December.[3]

The species was first formally described by Czech botanist Karel Domin in 1930 in Bibliotheca Botanica, based on a collection by Emile Clement between the Ashburton and De Grey Rivers.[4]

References
  1. "PlantNET".
  2. "Convolvulus clementii Domin". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2010-05-29.
  3. "Seeds of South Australia".
  4. "Convolvulus clementii". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2010-05-29.

"Convolvulus clementii Domin". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.

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