Athenaea martiana
Image: P. Rosa; C. Baez, T. Lima, D. Maurenza (cc-by)
NameAthenaea martiana
Scientific NameAthenaea martiana Sendtn.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to ombrophilous forests in Brazil, this species was collected from the Parque Estadual do Desengano in Santa Maria Madalena, Rio de Janeiro, at an elevation of 971 meters.
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Cultivation NotesThis shrub thrives in humid, ombrophilous forest conditions, suggesting a preference for shaded or partially shaded environments with consistent moisture. It can reach a height of approximately 1.6 meters.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a herbarium specimen of Athenaea martiana, a shrub typically growing to about 1.6 meters in height. It features discolored green leaves and is noted to produce white flowers, though these are not distinctly visible in the dried specimen. The plant exhibits dense, reddish-brown hairy structures, likely representing developing inflorescences or fruits.
