Jacquemontia elegans
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NameJacquemontia elegans
Scientific NameJacquemontia elegans Helwig
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in dry forests, specifically collected in the Marañón Dry Forest region of Peru, Department of Cajamarca, Province of Celendín, at an altitude of 1683 meters, in areas dominated by Vachelia macracantha.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for Jacquemontia elegans in the provided information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications are documented for Jacquemontia elegans in the provided information.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are documented for Jacquemontia elegans in the provided information.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Jacquemontia elegans is a climbing vine characterized by its slender, twining stems and alternate, ovate to elliptic leaves. The specimen displays numerous small, dried, capsular fruits arranged in cymose clusters emerging from the leaf axils.
