Merremia aniseiifolia
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NameMerremia aniseiifolia
Scientific NameMerremia aniseiifolia Ooststr.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to West New Guinea, specifically found in grassy areas such as the Kebar Valley at elevations around 600 meters.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Merremia aniseiifolia in available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are known due to a lack of documented medicinal use for this species.
Cultivation NotesDescribed as a rather common herb in grass in its native range, suggesting it prefers open, possibly disturbed, tropical or subtropical grassy environments.
Raritycommon
Description
A herbaceous vine or trailing plant characterized by slender stems and simple, elongated leaves. The species is noted for producing yellow flowers, as indicated on the herbarium specimen.
