Cestrum hotteanum
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NameCestrum hotteanum
Scientific NameCestrum hotteanum Urb. & Ekman
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatEndemic to Haiti, specifically found in the Massif de la Hotte within the Macaya Biosphere Reserve and Parc National Pic Macaya. It grows on karst hills at an elevation of 933 meters, often in areas that are mostly cutover, and is associated with species like Illicium hottens and Phyllanthus myriophyllus.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are specified for this particular species in the provided information. Many species within the Cestrum genus are known to be toxic and are not typically used medicinally.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsDue to the general toxicity associated with many species in the Cestrum genus, Cestrum hotteanum should be presumed to be toxic and not used internally without expert guidance. Specific contraindications for this species are not detailed in the provided information.
Cultivation NotesInformation on specific cultivation notes is not available. It is known to grow in karst hills in a tropical mountain environment in Haiti, often in areas experiencing habitat disturbance ('mostly cutover').
Rarityrare
Description
Cestrum hotteanum is a shrub growing up to 1 meter tall, characterized by its simple, ovate leaves and small, dark fruits or flower buds arranged along its woody stems. The specimen shows dried leaves, some with a greenish-brown hue, and others appearing purplish.
