Erycibe citriniflora
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NameErycibe citriniflora
Scientific NameErycibe citriniflora Griff.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to dry evergreen forests, as observed in locations like Khao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park in Chanthaburi, Thailand, at an altitude of 107 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses for Erycibe citriniflora are widely documented in available ethnobotanical literature. While other species within the Erycibe genus have been traditionally used for various ailments, these uses are not attributed to Erycibe citriniflora.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for Erycibe citriniflora due to a lack of known medicinal uses.
Cultivation NotesThis climber thrives in dry evergreen forest conditions, typically growing on other trees, suggesting a need for support and a tropical to subtropical climate.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Erycibe citriniflora is a climbing plant, reaching up to 10 meters high in trees. Its leaves are green above and paler beneath, and it produces grey-green calyces. The plant features mid-corolla lobes that are staminoid yellow and develops green fruits.
