Maripa lewisii
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NameMaripa lewisii
Scientific NameMaripa lewisii D. Austin
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in tropical forest environments, specifically noted along roadsides in Panama at an elevation of approximately 350 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are specified for Maripa lewisii in the provided information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are known or specified for Maripa lewisii based on the provided information.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are available for Maripa lewisii in the provided information.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Maripa lewisii is a liana, a woody vine, characterized by its large, ovate to elliptic leaves, which appear brownish in the dried herbarium specimen. It produces small, round fruits, noted to be yellow when fresh.
