Dicranostyles holostyla
Image: Ingrid P. Lin (cc0)
NameDicranostyles holostyla
Scientific NameDicranostyles holostyla
Plant FamilyPolygalaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Amazon region, specifically found near waterfalls at elevations around 122 meters, such as the location 5 km north of Tunui village in Amazonas, Brazil.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented for Dicranostyles holostyla in the provided image or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are documented for Dicranostyles holostyla in the provided image or metadata.
Cultivation NotesNo cultivation notes are documented for Dicranostyles holostyla in the provided image or metadata, as it is a wild-collected specimen.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Dicranostyles holostyla is a twining liana, typically growing over 20 meters long. Its stems are described as slightly flattened, and the pressed specimen displays large, dark, ovate leaves arranged alternately along the stem.
