Erycibe sargentii
Image: Adduru, M. (cc-by)
NameErycibe sargentii
Scientific NameErycibe sargentii Merr.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Philippines, specifically collected from Laguna and Cagayan Province on Luzon, suggesting a tropical forest or similar humid environment.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses for Erycibe sargentii are widely documented in available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for Erycibe sargentii due to a lack of known medicinal uses.
Cultivation NotesRequires tropical conditions; specific cultivation notes for this species are not readily available.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A woody vine characterized by its large, alternate, ovate-elliptic leaves. The specimen also displays clusters of small, dark, globose fruits. Original collection notes indicate the flowers are white and very odorous.
