Erycibe maingayi
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NameErycibe maingayi
Scientific NameErycibe maingayi C.B.Clarke
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Borneo, specifically found in regions like Loa Lempong River and Belajan River in Central Kutei, typically at an altitude of around 50 meters. It is noted as 'not common' in its natural habitat.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Erycibe maingayi. While the genus Erycibe is known to have some traditional applications in Southeast Asian folk medicine, detailed medicinal uses for this particular species are not well-established in available literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for Erycibe maingayi due to a lack of known medicinal uses or studies on its pharmacological effects.
Cultivation NotesAs a tropical woody climber native to Borneo, Erycibe maingayi likely thrives in warm, humid environments with ample support for its climbing habit. Specific cultivation requirements beyond its natural habitat are not widely documented.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Erycibe maingayi is a woody climber that can grow up to 20 meters tall. Its leaves are ovate to elliptical, turning reddish-brown when dried, and it produces axillary, racemose inflorescences with yellow flowers. The specimen shows dried branches with leaves and clusters of what appear to be dried flowers or immature fruits.
