Cestrum pauciflorum
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NameCestrum pauciflorum
Scientific NameCestrum pauciflorum Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to dense, tall, partly deciduous seasonal forests in Bahia, Brazil, specifically in the municipality of Rui Barbosa. It thrives in an ecosystem shared with Cactaceae, palms like Syagrus coronata, Bombacaceae, and various terrestrial and epiphytic bromeliads.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,fruit
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Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are not available from the provided herbarium specimen. It is known to grow as a thin-stemmed shrub in tropical seasonal forests.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a thin-stemmed shrub growing up to 1.8 meters tall, characterized by simple, alternate leaves. It produces whitish-green flowers and green fruits.
