Merremia hederacea (Burm.f.) Hallier f., Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18(1-2): 118 (1893).
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| Merremia hederacea (Burm.f.) Hallier f., Photo by Trần Trung Hiếu |
The native range of this species is Tropical & Subtropical Old World to Pacific. It is a climbing herbaceous tree and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. It is used as animal food and a medicine, has social uses and for food.
Vietnamese name:
Bìm vàng
Latin name:
Merremia hederacea (Burm.f.) Hall.f. – Evolvulus hederaceus Burm.f.
Family:
Convolvulaceae
Uses:
Treats acute Amygdalitis, sore and swollen pharynx, acute conjunctivitis (whole plant). Enema (Seeds). Leaves applied to treat pimples.
Distribution:
Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Hanoi, Hai Duong, Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak. The tree grows naturally scattered along forest edges, wastelands, and bushes.
Flower and fruit season:
December - March
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