Cestrum marmoratum
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NameCestrum marmoratum
Scientific NameCestrum marmoratum Urb. & Ekman
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatEndemic to Haiti, specifically found in the Massif du Nord, St-Louis du Nord, in the valley of Rivière Barre, on mountainsides near Rivière Mombin at approximately 150 meters elevation.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Cestrum marmoratum are not documented in available ethnobotanical literature. The genus Cestrum is generally known to contain toxic compounds, and many species are considered poisonous, with any traditional uses requiring extreme caution.
Active Constituentssteroidal saponins, alkaloids
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsDue to the general toxicity of the Cestrum genus, Cestrum marmoratum should be considered poisonous. Internal use is strongly contraindicated, especially for pregnant or lactating individuals, children, and without expert medical supervision. Contact with skin may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Cultivation NotesThis species is noted as rare and endemic to a specific region of Haiti, suggesting it is not typically cultivated. Its specific growing requirements are not widely documented, but it likely prefers conditions similar to its natural mountainous habitat.
Rarityvery-rare
Description
Cestrum marmoratum is a shrub, typically growing to about 1 meter in height, characterized by simple, alternate leaves and greenish-yellow flowers arranged in clusters. This species is known primarily from herbarium specimens and is considered rare.
