Merremia hemmingiana
Image: Luke, W.R.Q.; Robertson (cc-by)
NameMerremia hemmingiana
Scientific NameMerremia hemmingiana Verdc.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatDry Coastal Bushland, as observed in its native range in Kenya.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo widely documented traditional medicinal uses are readily available for Merremia hemmingiana in common ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsDue to the lack of documented medicinal uses, specific contraindications or drug interactions for Merremia hemmingiana are not known.
Cultivation NotesInformation on specific cultivation practices for Merremia hemmingiana is limited, as it is primarily a wild species. It is adapted to dry coastal bushland environments.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A prostrate herbaceous plant that creeps and roots at its nodes. It features deeply lobed or dissected leaves and produces yellow flowers with a distinctive brown/purple center and twisted petals.
