Neuropeltis laxiflora
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NameNeuropeltis laxiflora
Scientific NameNeuropeltis laxiflora Lejoly & Lisowski
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in secondary forests near Libreville, Gabon, specifically 6 km from the airport on Cap Esterias road, at an altitude of 10 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for this species in ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are known due to a lack of documented medicinal use or research.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes for Neuropeltis laxiflora are not readily available, as it is primarily documented as a wild species from its native secondary forest habitat in Gabon.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This plant is a thin liana, approximately 1 cm in diameter, with papery, slightly glossy leaves that are medium to pale green and paler on the underside. It features terminal and main stem inflorescences with pale-green calyxes and white corollas, developing into fruiting bracts that are also pale-green.
