Erycibe pedicellata
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NameErycibe pedicellata
Scientific NameErycibe pedicellata Ridl. ex Hoogland
Common NamesNone widely known
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to tropical lowland and hill forests of Southeast Asia, specifically found in regions like Borneo (Sarawak). It thrives in humid, shaded environments typical of rainforest understories.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo well-documented traditional medicinal uses for Erycibe pedicellata are found in available ethnobotanical or pharmacological literature. While some species within the genus Erycibe are used in traditional medicine for various ailments, specific applications for this particular species are not recorded.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications or drug interactions are documented for Erycibe pedicellata due to a lack of known medicinal uses or research.
Cultivation NotesAs a wild species from tropical rainforests, Erycibe pedicellata requires specific conditions including high humidity, warm temperatures, and well-drained, rich soil. It is not commonly cultivated outside of botanical collections.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Erycibe pedicellata is a woody climber or shrub characterized by alternate, petiolate leaves that are typically elliptic to ovate-oblong with an acuminate apex. The specimen shows pinnate venation and small, immature fruits or flower buds in axillary clusters, indicative of a tropical woody plant.
