Jacquemontia turneroides
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NameJacquemontia turneroides
Scientific NameJacquemontia turneroides (Chodat & Hassl.) Hassl.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatCollected in Paraguay, specifically in Parque Nacional Cerro Corá, Aceite-1, along the Sereno road, within forest and Cerrado ecosystems at an elevation of 255 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,root,flower
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided image or metadata for this specific species.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are described in the provided image or metadata.
Cultivation NotesNo cultivation notes are described in the provided image or metadata.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This herbarium specimen displays an erect plant with woody stems and numerous alternate, ovate to elliptic leaves, which are dried and brown. A fibrous root system is visible, and the plant is noted to have white corolla (flowers).
