Duperreya halfordii
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NameDuperreya halfordii
Scientific NameDuperreya halfordii R.W.Johnson
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the North Western Plains of New South Wales, Australia, found on low ridges with gravelly or stony red clay loam over schistose. It grows within full-shrubland dominated by Eucalyptus socialis and can be found with woody stems (red in colour) on shelters.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented for this specific species in the provided information or readily available ethnobotanical sources.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are known or documented for this species.
Cultivation NotesThis rare species prefers well-drained, gravelly or stony red clay loam soils, typical of low ridges in arid to semi-arid regions. It is found in association with Eucalyptus socialis shrublands, suggesting a preference for similar environmental conditions.
Rarityrare
Description
A small, prostrate or sprawling herbaceous plant with slender, branching stems, small, linear leaves, and numerous small, dried, papery flowers or fruits clustered along the stems. The specimen appears to be a dried, pressed representation of the entire aerial portion of the plant.
