Erycibe hollrungii
Image: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (cc0)
NameErycibe hollrungii
Scientific NameErycibe hollrungii Hoogl.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in the hill forests of the Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area, near Haia village in Chumbu (Simbu) Province, Papua New Guinea. It grows at an elevation of approximately 762 meters (2500 feet) in areas experiencing some anthropogenic disturbance.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit,whole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are indicated in the provided metadata or image.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications are indicated in the provided metadata or image.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are not provided, but it is known to grow as a woody climber in hill forests with some anthropogenic disturbance.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Erycibe hollrungii is a woody climber with cylindrical, pale brown stems and spirally arranged, dark green, coriaceous leaves. It produces oblongoid, dull orange, monospermous fruits with a persisting calyx of five rounded sepals, and is characterized by an indument of orange-brown hairs.
