Hildebrandtia aloysii
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NameHildebrandtia aloysii
Scientific NameHildebrandtia aloysii
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to rocky limestone slopes above the Gobelli River Valley in Harar Province, Ethiopia, at an altitude of approximately 1350 meters. It thrives in very flat, dry country, often found in open Acacia shrubland on black cotton soil, and can persist in overgrazed patches.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for Hildebrandtia aloysii in the provided information or readily available ethnobotanical sources.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNone known or documented for this species.
Cultivation NotesThis plant prefers dry, rocky limestone soils and full sun exposure. It is adapted to arid conditions and can tolerate overgrazing.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This low-growing shrub typically reaches about 15 cm in height, featuring small, obcordate leaves along its stems. Its flowers are characterized by a pale lemon-colored calyx and corolla, with the calyx often tinged pale brownish-red on the outside. The specimen shown is also known as Hildebrandtia obcordata S.Moore, of which H. aloysii is a synonym.
