Jacquemontia serpyllifolia
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NameJacquemontia serpyllifolia
Scientific NameJacquemontia serpyllifolia (Kunth) Urb.
Common NamesJacquemontia serpyllifolia
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatEndemic to serpentine barrens in western Cuba, specifically found in dry, rocky, nutrient-poor soils, often in full sun. The specimen was collected in Pinar del Río.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Jacquemontia serpyllifolia in ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are widely documented for Jacquemontia serpyllifolia due to a lack of known medicinal use.
Cultivation NotesPrefers well-drained, poor to infertile soils, such as those found in serpentine barrens. Requires full sun exposure and is likely drought-tolerant once established.
Rarityrare
Description
A slender, herbaceous perennial vine, often prostrate or climbing, characterized by wiry stems and small, typically ovate to lanceolate leaves. The plant produces small, inconspicuous flowers, often in axillary clusters.
