Herbarium No: UPH NO. 230. Botanical Name: Ancistrophyllum secundiflorum Common Local Names: secondate palm” or “hook-leaved palm. Family: Palmae Botanical Description: Ancistrophyllum secundiflorum is a climbing palm characterized by its long, slender stems and hook-like leaves. The stems can grow up to several meters in length, allowing the palm to climb on other vegetation. The […]
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–880 Botanical Name: Laccosperma opacum Common Local Names: cane wine” or “rattan palm. Family: Palmae Botanical Description: Laccosperma opacum, also known as “cane wine” or “rattan palm,” is a climbing palm native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa. It has long, slender, and flexible stems used to make
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. 77 Botanical Name: Heteropterys leona Common Local Names: N.A. Family: Malpighiaceae Botanical Description: Heteropterys leona is a vine or climbing shrub. It typically has long, slender stems that can climb or sprawl over other vegetation. The leaves are opposite, simple, and typically elliptical to lanceolate in shape. They have smooth margins
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–863 Botanical Name: Dioscorea dumetorum Common Local Names: Three-leaved yam or Trifoliate yam Family: Dioscoreaceae Botanical Description: Dioscorea dumetorum, commonly known as the bitter yam, is a species of yam in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is notable for its tubers, which are an important food source in some regions but require
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Herbarium No: UPH NO.860 Botanical Name: Dioscorea rotundata Common Local Names: White yam or Guinea yam Family: Dioscoreaceae Botanical Description: Dioscorea rotundata, commonly known as white yam or Guinea yam, is a species of yam in the Dioscoreaceae family, Twining, climbing vines that can grow several meters in length. The underground tubers are large and
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Herbarium No: UPH NO.213. Botanical Name: Dioscorea smilacifolia Common Local Names: Chinese yam Family: Dioscoreaceae Botanical Description: Dioscorea smilacifolia is characterized by: Twining, climbing vines that can reach several meters in length. Heart-shaped or arrow-shaped leaves that are arranged alternately along the stems. The underground tubers are elongated and cylindrical, with a brownish skin and
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V-1138 Botanical Name: Gnetum buchholzianum Common Local Names: Wild spinach Family: Gnetaceae Botanical Description: Gnetum buchholzianum is a species of Gnetum the leaves are Broad, leathery, and dark green, suitable for consumption. Climbing vines that can grow several meters long, often found entangled with other vegetation in the forest. Flowers are
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–1228 Botanical Name: Ipomoea involucrata Common Local Names: “morning glory” or “bush morning glory. Family: Convolvulaceae Botanical Description: Ipomoea involucrata, commonly known as “morning glory” or “bush morning glory,” is a species of flowering vine belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous vine that can climb or sprawl
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. F–647 Botanical Name: Ipomoea triloba Common Local Names: three-lobed morning glory Family: Convolvulaceae Botanical Description: Ipomoea triloba, commonly known as the three-lobed morning glory, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is an annual or perennial herbaceous vine that can climb or sprawl along the ground. The
Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–1229 Botanical Name: Lepistemon owariense Common Local Names: African Morning Glory. Family: Convolvulaceae Botanical Description: Lepistemon owariense is a climbing or trailing herbaceous plant. It often sprawls over other vegetation for support. The stems are slender, green, and can be somewhat woody at the base in older plants. They are typically
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