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Pink Bindweed
Convolvulus angustissimus
Convolvulus angustissimus
Perennial. Grows from a taproot. The flowers only last a day and only open in bright sunshine. Insect pollinated.
| Details | Description |
| Type | Scrambler or Climber |
| Group | Morning Glory |
| Former Scientific Name | Convolvulus erubescens spp. agg. |
| Identifying Characteristics | |
| Distinctive Features | The pink flowers distinguish it from the weed Convolvulus arvensis, which has white funnel-shaped flowers and many rhizomes. |
| Life Form Group | Scrambler or Climber |
| Life Form Codes | Scrambler or Climber (SC) |
| EVC types | EVC 132_61: Heavier-soils Plains Grassland EVC 132_62: Lighter-soils Plains Grassland EVC 132_63: Low-rainfall Plains Grassland EVC 649: Stony Knoll Shrubland EVC 803: Plains Woodland |
| Native Status | Native to Australia |
| Taxonomy | |
| Phylum | Charophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Convolvulus |
| Species | angustissimus |
Found in all states except the Northern Territory.
Distribution maps indicate current and historic locations where species have been sighted.
Source: Atlas of Living Australia
| Endangered Status | |
| DEPI Advisory List | Not listed |
| FFG Act | Not listed |
| EPBC Act | Not listed |
The conservation status of species is listed within Victoria and Australia.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) Advisory List consists of non-statutory advisory lists of rare or threatened flora and fauna within Victoria.
The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act) lists threatened species in Victoria. Under the Act, an Action Statement is produced for each listed species.
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s key piece of environmental legislation, listing nationally threatened native species and ecological communities.
