Aosa plumieri
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NameAosa plumieri
Scientific NameAosa plumieri (Urb.) Weigend
Plant FamilyLoasaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Sierra de Neiba, Sabana del Silencio in Baoruco Province, Dominican Republic, at an elevation of 2201 meters. It thrives in disturbed valleys, areas that were once pine forest, and as an understory plant in broad-leaved forests.
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Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided context.
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Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications are mentioned in the provided context.
Cultivation NotesPrefers high-altitude environments (around 2200m) in disturbed or understory forest settings. Requires conditions similar to its native Dominican Republic habitat, likely including specific soil types found in pine or broad-leaved forests.
Rarityuncommon
Description
An erect herbaceous plant characterized by stems and deeply lobed leaves covered in prominent spines and stinging hairs. It produces flowers with a green calyx and white corolla.
