Erycibe maingayi
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NameErycibe maingayi
Scientific NameErycibe maingayi C.B.Clarke
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in East Borneo, Central Kutei, near the Balajan River, typically growing in low-lying areas with sandy loam soil.
Parts Usedleaf,flower
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Erycibe maingayi in available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications are documented for this species.
Cultivation NotesPrefers tropical, lowland environments with well-drained, sandy loam soil. As a climber, it likely requires support for growth.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Erycibe maingayi is a woody climber characterized by alternate, simple, ovate to elliptic leaves that appear leathery. The specimen shows small, clustered fruits or dried flowers in the leaf axils, and the plant is noted for its dark rusty buds and ivory flowers.
