Distimake verdcourtianus
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NameDistimake verdcourtianus
Scientific NameDistimake verdcourtianus
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in open forests on rocky slopes, specifically collected at Mont Kisikimalwa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo), at an altitude of 1220 meters.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation regarding the traditional medicinal uses of Distimake verdcourtianus is not available from the provided herbarium specimen or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Distimake verdcourtianus are not known from the provided botanical record.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes are not available from the provided herbarium specimen. As a species from a specific tropical habitat, it likely requires conditions mimicking its natural environment.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A climbing or trailing vine characterized by slender stems and alternate, simple leaves that are ovate to lanceolate. The plant produces small, funnel-shaped flowers, typically solitary or in small axillary clusters, as observed in the dried specimen.
