Cestrum pariense
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NameCestrum pariense
Scientific NameCestrum pariense Steyerm.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found along stream banks in evergreen forest environments, specifically in the Paria Peninsula of Sucre State, Venezuela, at an altitude of 850 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo well-documented traditional medicinal uses for this specific species are available in the provided data or general ethnobotanical literature. The genus Cestrum is generally known for containing toxic compounds.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsInformation not available; species within the Cestrum genus are often considered toxic and should not be ingested without expert guidance due to the potential presence of various alkaloids and saponins.
Cultivation NotesNot specified in the provided data.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Cestrum pariense is a shrub growing 2-2.5 meters tall, characterized by membranous leaves that are dark green on top and paler gray-green underneath. Its flowers are greenish-sordid white, with a pale green calyx and bracts, and a greenish-white corolla tube with spreading, whitish lobes.
