Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Blue rock bindweed

Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory)

Distribution: Northern Africa

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: The etymological root of the binomial name Convolvulus is derived from the Latin ‘convolvere’ meaning to coil or twist, in reference to the climbing habit of a number of species in this genus. ‘Sabatius’ is named after the region Vada Sabatia in Italy where this species was first described. The landscape architect may find Convolvulus sabatius useful as a trailing, low growing deciduous perennial. This species of Convolvulus is not invasive. Once established this plant is drought tolerant.