Nephrophyllum abyssinicum
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NameNephrophyllum abyssinicum
Scientific NameNephrophyllum abyssinicum A.Rich.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in Eritrea, specifically in Asmera town, within the main campus area of Asmera University, at an altitude of 2350 m. It thrives in dry, partly bare ruderal ground that becomes humid during the rainy season.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
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Rarityuncommon
Description
A creeping herb characterized by its white corolla. The specimen shows slender stems with cordate to reniform leaves, typical of a ground-covering plant.
