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 HabitatThis species is native to open bushland on limestone hillsides. The collected specimen originates from Bari, Upper part of Togga Qundheed, Somalia, at an altitude of 300 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are described for this species in the provided context.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsUnknown.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are not available for this wild-collected species in the provided context.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Hildebrandtia sericea is a small, woody shrub characterized by its multi-stemmed growth habit and relatively small, ovate to elliptic leaves. The foliage appears densely covered in fine, silky hairs, giving it a sericeous texture and a grayish-green hue. The specimen shows woody stems with numerous small leaves and what appear to be dried floral or fruiting structures.
