Cestrum hotteanum
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NameCestrum hotteanum
Scientific NameCestrum hotteanum Urb. & Ekman
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatEndemic to the island of Hispaniola, specifically found in the Massif de la Hotte region of Haiti, typically in mountainous areas at elevations around 600 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThere are no widely documented traditional medicinal uses for Cestrum hotteanum in general ethnobotanical literature. Many species within the Cestrum genus are known to contain toxic compounds.
Active Constituentssteroidal glycoalkaloids
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsDue to the general toxicity observed in many species within the Cestrum genus, Cestrum hotteanum should be considered potentially toxic. Ingestion or topical application without expert guidance is strongly contraindicated.
Cultivation NotesAs an endemic species from the tropical Massif de la Hotte in Haiti, it likely requires warm, humid conditions, well-drained soil, and protection from frost. Specific cultivation requirements are not widely documented.
Rarityvery-rare
Description
Cestrum hotteanum is a woody shrub or small tree, characterized by simple, alternate, entire leaves. The herbarium specimen displays slender branches bearing numerous small, tubular flowers, typical of the genus Cestrum.
