Erycibe schmidtii
Image: Poilane, E. (cc-by)
NameErycibe schmidtii
Scientific NameErycibe schmidtii Craib
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to tropical forests of Southeast Asia, specifically noted from the Nui-Hon-Heo peninsula near Nha Trang, Annam (Vietnam), growing at around 300m altitude on clayey, sandy, rocky soil.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Erycibe schmidtii in readily available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications due to lack of documented medicinal use or toxicity studies.
Cultivation NotesThrives in tropical forest environments with well-drained, clayey-sandy-rocky soils at moderate altitudes (around 300m). Requires support for its climbing habit and likely prefers warm, humid conditions.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A woody climbing vine (liane) reaching up to 12 meters, characterized by alternate, ovate leaves and clusters of small, deliciously fragrant white flowers, which develop into small fruits. The specimen shows dried leaves and infructescences.
