Dicranostyles sericea
NameDicranostyles sericea
Scientific NameDicranostyles sericea
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in tropical or subtropical regions, specifically collected in Peru, Loreto, Maynas, San Juan, RNAM, at an exact location of Alpahuayo, Trocha Alpahuayo at 570 meters elevation. This suggests a forest or woodland habitat.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo known traditional medicinal uses are documented for Dicranostyles sericea in the provided sources or general ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications or drug interactions are documented for Dicranostyles sericea.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes are not available from the provided sources.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Dicranostyles sericea is a plant species characterized by simple, alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves with entire margins. The specimen shows prominent venation and a somewhat leathery texture when dried, typical of a woody vine or shrub from the Convolvulaceae family.
