Hildebrandtia sericea
Image: Thulin, M.; Dahir, A.; Khalid, A.; Osman, A. (cc-by)
NameHildebrandtia sericea
Scientific NameHildebrandtia sericea Hutch. & E.A.Bruce
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in open bushland environments, specifically thriving on shallow soil overlying limestone. The specimen was collected in the Nugaal region of Somalia, at an altitude of 300 meters.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
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Cultivation NotesThis species likely prefers arid or semi-arid conditions with well-drained, shallow, limestone-rich soils, mimicking its natural habitat in open bushland. It would require full sun exposure.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A small, woody shrub, typically growing up to 0.3 meters tall, characterized by its small, ovate to obovate leaves. The flowers are noted to be cream-colored, as observed from the specimen label.
