Browallia coalita
Image: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (cc0)
NameBrowallia coalita
Scientific NameBrowallia coalita
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in Peru, specifically in the Cajamarca Department, San Ignacio Province, near Nueva Esperanza. It thrives along disturbed roadsides and in remnants of cloud forest at an altitude of approximately 1470 meters.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation regarding the traditional medicinal uses of Browallia coalita is not available from the provided image or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsInformation regarding contraindications for Browallia coalita is not available from the provided image or metadata.
Cultivation NotesThis species prefers conditions similar to its native habitat, which includes disturbed areas within cloud forest remnants at moderate altitudes (around 1470m). It likely requires consistent moisture and possibly partial shade, typical of cloud forest environments.
Rarityuncommon
Description
An upright herbaceous plant growing up to 30 cm tall, characterized by simple leaves and deep blue, somewhat trumpet-shaped flowers. The specimen shows multiple stems with leaves and flowers along their length.
