Bonamia tsivory
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NameBonamia tsivory
Scientific NameBonamia tsivory
Common NamesTsivory madiniky
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Madagascar, specifically found in the Manongarivo Special Reserve in the Beninkara region. It grows in forest environments, including cleared fields within primary forests, and has been observed in fallow land two years after cultivation, at an altitude of approximately 300 meters.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo information on contraindications is provided.
Cultivation NotesThis species is a trailing vine that thrives in forest habitats, including disturbed areas such as cleared fields in primary forests and fallow land. It is indigenous to Madagascar.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Bonamia tsivory is a trailing vine (liane traçante) characterized by alternate leaves and clusters of small flowers, which are described as having blue-mauve corollas when fresh. The herbarium specimen shows slender stems with ovate to lanceolate leaves and dried inflorescences.
