Erycibe glaucescens
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NameErycibe glaucescens
Scientific NameErycibe glaucescens Wall. ex Choisy
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to tropical lowland forests of Southeast Asia, including the Andaman Islands, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It thrives in warm, humid environments, often found scrambling over other vegetation.
Parts Usedleaf,bark
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesTraditional medicinal uses for *Erycibe glaucescens* are not widely documented in mainstream ethnobotanical literature. While some species within the *Erycibe* genus are utilized in local folk medicine for various ailments, specific applications for *E. glaucescens* remain obscure.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications or drug interactions are widely documented for *Erycibe glaucescens*. As with any plant with limited research, caution is advised, and professional medical advice should be sought before use.
Cultivation NotesThis tropical woody climber requires a warm, humid climate with consistent moisture and well-drained, fertile soil. It needs a sturdy support structure to climb and can be propagated from seeds or stem cuttings, preferring partial shade to full sun.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Erycibe glaucescens is a woody climbing vine or liana characterized by its alternate, simple, ovate to elliptic leaves with entire margins. It produces axillary or terminal panicles of small, dark flowers or fruits, as seen in the herbarium specimen. This species is part of the Convolvulaceae family.
