Nephrophyllum abyssinicum
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NameNephrophyllum abyssinicum
Scientific NameNephrophyllum abyssinicum Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in montane grasslands, often between plowed fields, at an altitude of approximately 2700 meters. This specific specimen was collected in Ethiopia, 20 km north of Debre Markos, along a trail across the Choke Mountains.
Parts Usedwhole_plant,leaf,root,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation on traditional medicinal uses is not provided in the source.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications are specified in the provided source.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes are not provided in the source.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a prostrate perennial plant, characterized by its creeping growth habit. The specimen shows no flowers, and its fruits are geocarpic, meaning they develop underground, typically forming 1-2 cm structures within cracks in the soil.
