Cestrum azuense
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NameCestrum azuense
Scientific NameCestrum azuense Urb. & Ekman
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is endemic to the Central Cordillera of the Dominican Republic, specifically found in humid broadleaf forests with pine and arborescent ferns, within cloud forest ecosystems at an altitude of approximately 1950 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented for Cestrum azuense in the provided herbarium specimen or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsInformation on specific contraindications for Cestrum azuense is not available. However, the genus Cestrum is generally known to contain toxic compounds, and ingestion of any part of the plant should be avoided.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes for Cestrum azuense are not provided in the available information.
Rarityrare
Description
Cestrum azuense is a woody shrub, typically growing up to 1 meter tall. It features alternate, simple leaves and small, terminal flower clusters with a light green calyx at the base and cream-colored corolla.
