Neuropeltis occidentalis
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NameNeuropeltis occidentalis
Scientific NameNeuropeltis occidentalis Breteler
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in the forested slopes of the Zougué Valley within the Nimba Mountains, Lola Prefecture, Guinea, at an altitude of 740 meters.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented in the provided image or metadata for Neuropeltis occidentalis.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications or drug interactions are documented for Neuropeltis occidentalis.
Cultivation NotesAs a woody vine native to forested slopes in tropical Guinea, it likely thrives in warm, humid conditions with well-drained soil and requires support for climbing. Specific cultivation details are not readily available.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Neuropeltis occidentalis is a woody vine characterized by its ovate to elliptical leaves, which are brownish in the dried specimen. The plant bears small, elongated, brownish inflorescences, indicative of its reproductive structures.
