Cestrum pedicellatum
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NameCestrum pedicellatum
Scientific NameCestrum pedicellatum Sendtn.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is native to Brazil, specifically found in the Serra dos Pireneus region of Goiás. It thrives in areas of open cerrado and slope forest, often observed in disturbed vegetation along roadsides at an altitude of 850 meters.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for Cestrum pedicellatum in the provided metadata or readily available general ethnobotanical sources. The genus Cestrum is generally known for containing toxic compounds.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsDue to the general toxicity associated with the Cestrum genus, Cestrum pedicellatum should be considered potentially toxic. Specific contraindications for this species are not documented.
Cultivation NotesThis shrub prefers habitats similar to its native open cerrado and slope forest environments. It can tolerate disturbed conditions and grows to a moderate height of 1-1.5 meters.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Cestrum pedicellatum is a shrub typically growing 1-1.5 meters tall, characterized by subcoriaceous, grayish-violet leaves. The specimen displays branches with numerous small, tubular flowers arranged in inflorescences.
