Erycibe nitidula
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NameErycibe nitidula
Scientific NameErycibe nitidula Pilger
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatCollected from 'Kaiser-Wilhelmsland' (German New Guinea, now part of Papua New Guinea) in a 'Monsun-Gebietes' (monsoon region), suggesting it thrives in tropical environments with distinct wet and dry seasons, likely within rainforests or secondary forests.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented on the herbarium specimen or in the provided metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented on the herbarium specimen or in the provided metadata.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are documented on the herbarium specimen or in the provided metadata.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This herbarium specimen displays a woody plant with alternate, petiolate, ovate to elliptic leaves that appear somewhat coriaceous (leathery) and have entire margins. The stems bear axillary or terminal inflorescences with clusters of small, developing fruits or flower buds.
