Seddera hirsuta
Image: Friis, I.; Bidgood, S.; Malaku Wandefrash; Gashaw Gibre-Hiwot (cc-by)
NameSeddera hirsuta
Scientific NameSeddera hirsuta Dammer ex Hallier fil.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in open Acacia-Commiphora bushland, often with Sansevieria and Commiphora in the undergrowth, at elevations around 900 meters above sea level in the Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actionsanti-inflammatory,antimicrobial,antioxidant
Traditional UsesTraditionally used in Ethiopian folk medicine for treating stomach problems, fever, skin diseases, and promoting wound healing.
Preparation Methodsinfusion,poultice
Contraindications & WarningsNone specifically documented for this species in general ethnobotanical literature.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are not provided on the specimen. It naturally occurs in dry, open bushland environments.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A herbaceous plant, typically growing up to 0.5 meters high, characterized by small, often hirsute leaves and white flowers. The specimen shows a woody base with branching stems.
