Dicranostyles sericea
Image: M.J.Macía, H.Romero & comunidad Huaorani de Tiputi (cc-by-nc)
NameDicranostyles sericea
Scientific NameDicranostyles sericea Gleason
Common Namesunknown
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to primary forests in the Amazon basin, specifically found in inundated areas of Yasuní National Park, Orellana Province, Ecuador, at elevations between 250-300 meters.
Parts Usedunknown
Medicinal Actionsunknown
Traditional UsesNo documented traditional medicinal uses are readily available for Dicranostyles sericea.
Active Constituentsunknown
Preparation Methodsunknown
Contraindications & WarningsUnknown due to lack of documented medicinal use.
Cultivation NotesAs a tropical liana, it likely thrives in warm, humid environments with rich, well-drained soil and requires structural support for climbing. Specific cultivation requirements for this species are not documented.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This woody liana or vine is characterized by alternate, simple, ovate-elliptic leaves with entire margins. The dried specimen shows brownish, somewhat leathery leaves, suggesting a potentially silky or pubescent texture in its living state, consistent with the epithet 'sericea'.
