Merremia gregorii
Image: Hooper, S.S.; Townsend, C.C. (cc-by)
NameMerremia gregorii
Scientific NameMerremia gregorii Rendle
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatCollected in Kenya, specifically in the Tana River District, south of Garsen near Ngao village. It was found straggling on a river bank along a track leading to a Mission house.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
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Preparation Methods
Rarityuncommon
Description
A perennial climbing vine, as evidenced by the slender, twining stems in the herbarium specimen. It features narrow leaves and, according to collection notes, produces yellow-orange flowers.
