Erycibe aenea
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NameErycibe aenea
Scientific NameErycibe aenea Prain
Common NamesAkar
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in primary forests on hillsides, as documented from the Relai Forest Reserve in Ulu Kelantan, Malaysia.
Parts Usedleaf,stem,fruit,seed
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Erycibe aenea in readily available ethnobotanical literature. Other species within the genus Erycibe are sometimes used in traditional medicine for various ailments, but these uses are not directly attributable to E. aenea without specific documentation.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot specifically documented for this species.
Cultivation NotesThis species is a woody climber native to tropical primary forests, typically found on hillsides. It thrives in its natural forest environment.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Erycibe aenea is a woody climber characterized by simple, alternate, ovate to elliptic leaves. The fruits are described as ellipsoid, roughly 3/4 x 1/2 inch, with a thick, rough, greenish-brown tomentum covering the seed, which has folded cotyledons.
