Merremia hemmingiana
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NameMerremia hemmingiana
Scientific NameMerremia hemmingiana Verdc.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to East Africa, specifically collected in Kenya, suggesting a tropical or subtropical habitat.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation on specific traditional medicinal uses for Merremia hemmingiana is not readily available in ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsInformation on contraindications for Merremia hemmingiana is not readily available.
Cultivation NotesInformation on specific cultivation notes for Merremia hemmingiana is not readily available, beyond its natural habitat in East Africa.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A herbaceous climbing or trailing vine, as depicted in the herbarium specimen, characterized by its slender stems and deeply lobed or palmate leaves (though not clearly visible, typical for some Merremia species). The flowers are described as 'dirty yellow with purplish centre'.
