Hydrolea macrosepala
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NameHydrolea macrosepala
Scientific NameHydrolea macrosepala A.W.Benn.
Plant FamilyHydroleaceae
Natural HabitatFound in short seepage grasslands within the border zone between woodland (on loam soil) and tall swampy grasslands (on clay soil). The specific collection site was 14 km on Inyonga-Ipole road, Mpanda District, Tanzania, at 1025 m elevation, in a habitat that was drying out at the time of collection.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are mentioned in the provided herbarium data.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNone mentioned in the provided data.
Cultivation NotesAs an annual herb found in seepage and swampy grasslands, it likely prefers moist to wet soil conditions, possibly with a loam or clay substrate. It is adapted to habitats that may experience seasonal drying.
Rarityuncommon
Description
An erect annual herb characterized by a spongy basal part of its stems. The specimen shows slender stems, alternate leaves, and small, developing fruits or spent flowers, which were noted to have dark blue corollas when fresh.
