Jacquemontia rufa
Image: H.C. de Lima; N. Marquete & M.C. Valente (cc-by)
NameJacquemontia rufa
Scientific NameJacquemontia rufa (Choisy) Hallier fil.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatCollected in Brazil, Minas Gerais, specifically in Ouro Preto, Fazenda Mansa, within dry forest (Mata seca) and secondary growth (Capoeira) environments.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for this plant in the provided metadata or image.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications are documented for this plant in the provided metadata or image.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are documented for this plant in the provided metadata or image, beyond its natural habitat.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This herbarium specimen displays a climbing vine with slender, twining stems and alternate, ovate leaves. It features small, terminal clusters of dried flowers or fruits, which were noted to be light blue when fresh.
