Seddera Hirsuta
Image: Abdallah, R.; Mboya, E.; K. Vollesen (cc-by)
NameSeddera Hirsuta
Scientific NameSeddera hirsuta
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in Acacia-Cordia quercifolia-bushland on fine crumbling greyish clay, and occasionally in bushland on clayey soils. This specimen was collected in the Mkomazi Game Reserve, Umba River Area, Lushoto District, Tanzania, at an elevation of 400 meters.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation regarding traditional medicinal uses is not available in the provided herbarium specimen and metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsInformation regarding contraindications is not available in the provided herbarium specimen and metadata.
Cultivation NotesInformation regarding cultivation notes is not available in the provided herbarium specimen and metadata.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Seddera hirsuta is a perennial herb characterized by several prostrate stems emerging from a central rootstock. The plant exhibits a white corolla. The specimen shows a fibrous root system, branching stems, and small, ovate leaves.
