Erycibe peguensis
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NameErycibe peguensis
Scientific NameErycibe peguensis (C.B.Clarke) Prain
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Andaman Islands.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit,bark
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Erycibe peguensis are not widely documented in readily accessible ethnobotanical literature. Some species within the Erycibe genus are used in traditional medicine for various purposes, but direct applications for E. peguensis are unclear.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications or drug interactions are widely documented for Erycibe peguensis.
Cultivation NotesThis woody climber thrives in warm, humid tropical or subtropical climates with well-drained soil. It requires support for its climbing habit and prefers forest or semi-shaded conditions.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A woody climbing shrub or liana characterized by its alternate, entire, ovate-elliptic leaves. It produces terminal or axillary panicles of small flowers, which develop into small, dark, globose fruits.
