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Convolvulus mauritanicus Boiss.  
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FamilyCONVOLVULACEAE
Genus speciesConvolvulus mauritanicus Boiss. 
BibliographyVoy. Bot. Espagne 1: 418 (1841)
Native Rangenw. Africa
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaves alternate, elliptic-spathulate, subsessile, obtuse, mucronate, entire, uninerved, flowers solitary, pedicellate, axillary, corolla turbinate, 2-3cm across
Size5-20cm
Colorblue
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, moist, humous, sandy soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring after soaking in water
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsConvolvulus sabatius var. atlanticus Ball
Convolvulus sabatius ssp. mauritanicus (Boiss.) Murb.
Convolvulus sabatius var. mauritanicus (Boiss.) Sa´ad
Territory2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (ALG Algeria, MOR Morocco)
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