Merremia poranoides
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NameMerremia poranoides
Scientific NameMerremia poranoides (C.B.Clarke) Hallier fil.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in Northern Thailand, specifically in grassy areas beneath pine-evergreen plantations at Mae Tun Headwater Management Station. It thrives in moist soil, deep shade, and dense cover of forbs and grasses on the forest floor.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation regarding the traditional medicinal uses of Merremia poranoides is not available in the provided metadata or image.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are mentioned in the provided botanical information.
Cultivation NotesThis herbaceous twiner prefers moist soil and deep shade, growing well amidst low grasses and forbs on the forest floor. It can reach lengths of 2-3 meters, twining around other vegetation.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Merremia poranoides is an herbaceous twiner growing 2-3 meters long on low grasses, characterized by broadly cordate, dark green leaves. Its inflorescence is a spreading panicule with sticky pedicels, bearing odorless, tubular-funnelform flowers that are pure white on the limb and yellow inside the tube. Immature fruits are green and tightly enclosed within the calyx.
