Cestrum filipes
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NameCestrum filipes
Scientific NameCestrum filipes
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in moist forests of Pinus occidentalis and moist montane areas at elevations of 2,300-2,340 m, specifically in the Massif de la Hotte, Parc National Pic Macaya, near the summit of Pic Macaya in Haiti.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,stem
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented in the provided source.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are documented in the provided source. Many species within the Cestrum genus are known to contain toxic compounds, and caution is advised.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are documented. It is known to grow in moist montane forests at high elevations.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Cestrum filipes is a shrub characterized by its simple, alternate leaves, which appear ovate to elliptic in the specimen. It produces inflorescences with slender, tubular corollas, described as having reddish tubes and greenish-cream lobes.
