Cestrum langeanum
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NameCestrum langeanum
Scientific NameCestrum langeanum D'Arcy
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species was collected from a roadside habitat near the Santa Rita lumber road, approximately 15 km east of Colón, Panama. This suggests it thrives in tropical, possibly disturbed, forest edge or secondary growth environments.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,whole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Cestrum langeanum are not documented in the provided image or metadata. While some species within the genus Cestrum have traditional applications, they are often used with extreme caution due to their known toxicity.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Cestrum langeanum are not documented. However, the genus Cestrum is widely known to contain steroidal glycoalkaloids and saponins, which can be toxic to humans and animals. Therefore, extreme caution is advised, and internal use is generally not recommended without extensive research and expert guidance.
Cultivation NotesOriginating from Panama, Cestrum langeanum is adapted to tropical climates. It grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 3 meters tall, suggesting it prefers warm, possibly humid conditions.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Cestrum langeanum is a woody shrub or small tree, reaching up to 3 meters in height. It features simple, alternate, entire leaves with prominent venation and terminal or axillary clusters of green, tubular flowers, as observed on the herbarium specimen.
