Erycibe terminaliflora
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NameErycibe terminaliflora
Scientific NameErycibe terminaliflora Elmer
Common NamesAlúneng (Palanan-Agtà)
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in the Sierra Madre Mountain Range (eastern foothills) of Isabela Province, Palanan Municipality, Philippines. It thrives on steep headlands, specifically the northern spur of Ditulong Peak, at an altitude of 30 meters, within dense pole-forests of low-diameter trees on ultramafic sites where the canopy does not exceed 15 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses for humans are noted on the herbarium sheet. However, it is mentioned that when the plant is in bloom, it serves as a favorite haunt for foraging honeybees in the area.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsUnknown. No information regarding contraindications or drug interactions is available from the provided source.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are unknown. The plant is naturally found as a liana in dense pole-forests on ultramafic sites in the Philippines, suggesting a preference for tropical, forested, and potentially mineral-rich soil conditions.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Erycibe terminaliflora is a liana, a woody vine, known to climb up to the top of tree canopies, with stems reaching a maximum diameter of 6 cm. The specimen displays ovate leaves and clusters of small, developing fruits or flower buds along its branches.
