Neuropeltis alnifolia
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NameNeuropeltis alnifolia
Scientific NameNeuropeltis alnifolia Lejoly & Lisowski
Common NamesAmabalaso, Pawaneuba
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in mixed forests, specifically collected in the Ituri Forest, Mambasa Zone, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo) at an altitude of 800m.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation on specific traditional medicinal uses for Neuropeltis alnifolia is not provided in the source material (herbarium specimen) and is not widely documented in readily available ethnobotanical literature. Therefore, no specific traditional uses can be extracted.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo information on contraindications is available from the provided source or readily accessible literature for this specific species.
Cultivation NotesAs a canopy liana from tropical mixed forests, it would likely require warm, humid conditions, support for climbing, and rich, well-draining soil. Specific cultivation notes are not available from the source.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This plant is a canopy liana, characterized by branches and the lower surface of its leaf blades (nerves) covered with a brown indumentum. It bears terminal inflorescences arranged in racemes of cymes, featuring 5-merous flowers with a fused calyx, five yellow sepals, and five stamens that extend beyond the corolla. The fruit is orbicular, mucronate, pubescent, and surrounded by the persistent limb.
