Cestrum milciomejiae
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NameCestrum milciomejiae
Scientific NameCestrum milciomejiae T. Zanoni
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Central Cordillera of the Dominican Republic, specifically in Peravia Province near the border with San Cristóbal province, in the Loma Rodríguez, La Laguna area. It thrives in cloud broadleaf forests, often found alongside Baccharis myrsinites, Magnolia domingensis, and Myrsine species, at an elevation of approximately 1446 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented in the provided metadata or image for Cestrum milciomejiae. The genus Cestrum often contains species with toxic properties, and medicinal use would require specific knowledge and caution.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented in the provided metadata. However, many species within the Cestrum genus are known to contain toxic compounds (e.g., tropane alkaloids, saponins) and should be handled with extreme caution or avoided for internal use without expert guidance.
Cultivation NotesThis species prefers the cool, moist conditions of cloud broadleaf forests at high elevations (around 1446 m). It likely requires high humidity and specific soil conditions typical of its native Dominican Republic habitat for successful cultivation.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A shrub growing up to 1.5 meters tall, characterized by its woody stems and simple leaves. The specimen shows dried leaves and a single dried flower, which is noted to be purple in color.
