Merremia hederacea
(Burm.f.) Hallier f.
Convolvulaceae
Convolvulus acetosellifolius Desr.
Convolvulus chryseides (Ker Gawl.) Spreng.
Convolvulus dentatus Vahl
Convolvulus flavus Willd.
Convolvulus lapathifolius Spreng.
Evolvulus hederaceus Burm.f.
Ipomoea acetosellifolia (Desr.) Choisy
Ipomoea chryseides Ker Gawl.
Ipomoea dentata (Vahl) Willd.
Ipomoea subtriflora Zoll. & Moritzi
Ipomoea zebrina Perr. ex Choisy
Lepistemon glaber Hand.-Mazz.
Lepistemon muricatus Span.
Merremia chryseides (Ker Gawl.) Hallier f.
Merremia convolvulacea Dennst.
Merremia convolvulacea Dennst. ex Hallier f.
Common Name:
General Information
Merremia hederacea is a perennial plant with slender, annual, twining or prostrate stems 1 - 2 metres long. Prostrate forms often form new roots at the nodes[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
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- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
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- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Known Hazards
Although many species in this genus are toxic to grazing animals, this species is said to furnish wholesome grazing and animals can thrive even if it is their main food[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
,
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
Botanical References
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
Range
Widely spread in tropical areas of Africa and Asia to New Guinea, Australia and the western Pacific.
Habitat
Thickets, open grasslands, and on sandbanks, at elevations from sea-level up to 250 metres[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
Properties
| Weed Potential | Yes |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial Climber |
| Height | 1.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
The plant is said to be invasive in some Pacific Islands, such as Guam and Tahiti[
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
A poultice of the leaves, combined with turmeric (Curcuma longa) and broken rice, is used to heal cracks in the hands and feet[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
The plant is used medicinally for treating acute tonsillitis[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
