Athenaea martiana
Image: L.L. Giacomin; L. Bohs; Y.F. Gouvêa (cc-by)
NameAthenaea martiana
Scientific NameAthenaea martiana Sendtn.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Brazil, specifically found in the state of Espírito Santo, Santa Teresa, in dense ombrophilous forest fragments at an altitude of 720m. It is often found near agricultural areas such as banana plantations.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented for Athenaea martiana in the provided information or readily available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for Athenaea martiana.
Cultivation NotesThis shrub thrives in dense ombrophilous forest environments at around 720m altitude, suggesting a preference for humid, possibly shaded conditions. It typically grows up to 2 meters tall.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Athenaea martiana is a shrub, growing up to 2 meters tall, characterized by its ovate to lanceolate leaves and densely pubescent stems and petioles. The herbarium specimen shows dark green leaves, and notes indicate the presence of white flower buds.
