Erycibe impressa
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NameErycibe impressa
Scientific NameErycibe impressa Hoogland
Common NamesEchok
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to tropical peat swamp forests, as observed in Sarawak, Borneo, where it grows as a climber, potentially reaching up to 50 feet in height.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo well-documented traditional medicinal uses for *Erycibe impressa* are readily available in common ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are known due to the lack of documented medicinal uses for this species.
Cultivation NotesAs a tropical woody climber, it likely requires warm, humid conditions and moist, acidic soil typical of peat swamps. It would need vertical support for its climbing habit.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A woody climbing plant, often reaching considerable heights, characterized by its simple, alternate, ovate to elliptic leaves. The specimen shows dried leaves and small, clustered structures along the stem, likely representing developing fruits or persistent calyces.
