Merremia candei
Image: Gilbert, M.G.; Thulin, M. (cc-by)
NameMerremia candei
Scientific NameMerremia candei (A.Terracc.) Sebsebe
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in dry, open bush-land environments, specifically on low rocky hills with Commiphora, Boswellia, and Acacia species, often on alluvial soils at the bottom of hills. The specimen was collected in Mandera District, Kenya, at an altitude of 300 meters.
Parts Usedwhole_plant,root
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Merremia candei are not provided in the given context.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications for this species are provided in the given context.
Cultivation NotesThis perennial plant prefers dry, open bush-land conditions, thriving on rocky hillsides and alluvial soils. It grows from a robust root-stock, suggesting drought tolerance.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A herbaceous plant characterized by slender, glaucous stems and terete leaf segments that closely resemble the stems. It is a perennial species growing from a root-stock, typically observed without prominent open flowers.
