Calycobolus campanulatus
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NameCalycobolus campanulatus
Scientific NameCalycobolus campanulatus (Baker) Heine
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to tropical Africa, typically found in rainforests, gallery forests, and secondary growth areas across countries like Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThere is very limited or no well-documented traditional medicinal use for Calycobolus campanulatus in ethnobotanical literature. Its specific applications in traditional healing systems are not widely recorded.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for Calycobolus campanulatus due to a lack of known traditional medicinal uses or pharmacological studies.
Cultivation NotesThis tropical liana thrives in warm, humid environments with well-drained soil and requires structural support for its climbing habit. It prefers conditions typical of its native rainforest habitat, including consistent moisture and partial shade.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Calycobolus campanulatus is a woody liana or climbing shrub characterized by its ovate to elliptic green leaves. It produces distinctive pendulous, bell-shaped flowers, often with a pale pink or white corolla emerging from a prominent calyx, as seen in clusters along its branches.
