Dicranostyles integra
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NameDicranostyles integra
Scientific NameDicranostyles integra Ducke
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to primary forests on clay soils over hills in the Amazonas region of Peru, specifically in the Condorcanqui Province, at elevations around 500 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are currently documented for Dicranostyles integra. Its ethnobotanical applications remain largely unstudied.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for Dicranostyles integra due to a lack of research and traditional use records.
Cultivation NotesThis species is a wild liana found in specific forest habitats and is not typically cultivated. Specific cultivation requirements are unknown.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Dicranostyles integra is a liana characterized by simple, entire, ovate-elliptical leaves. It produces clusters of dark, round fruits along its woody stems.
