Dicranostyles costanensis
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NameDicranostyles costanensis
Scientific NameDicranostyles costanensis Steyerm. & D.F.Austin
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis plant is found on ridges in cloud forests (selva nublada) at altitudes between 1200-1400 meters. The specimen was collected in Cerro La Chapa, Yaracuy State, Venezuela, north of Nirgua.
Parts Used
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided information.
Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are described in the provided information.
Cultivation NotesNo cultivation notes are described in the provided information.
Rarityrare
Description
Dicranostyles costanensis is a high-climbing liana with fragrant, white, 5-parted flowers that have spreading lobes. Its calyx and inflorescence are noted as ferruginous-fulvous, while its leaves are pale green above and paler green below.
