Calycobolus parviflorus
NameCalycobolus parviflorus
Scientific NameCalycobolus parviflorus
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in tropical African rainforests, gallery forests, and secondary growth areas, often climbing on other vegetation.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo well-documented traditional medicinal uses are found for Calycobolus parviflorus in available ethnobotanical literature. Information on its specific medicinal properties is scarce.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSafety and contraindications are unknown due to a lack of documented medicinal use and research for this specific species.
Cultivation NotesRequires tropical or subtropical climate, high humidity, and rich, well-draining soil. As a liana, it needs support for climbing. Propagation is likely by seed or cuttings, but specific cultivation details are not widely documented.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Calycobolus parviflorus is a woody liana or climbing shrub native to tropical Africa. It features simple, alternate leaves and produces clusters of small, pale green to yellowish-white, tubular or bell-shaped flowers with five spreading lobes, as seen in the image.
