Cestrum pedicellatum
Image: Delprete, P.G.; Gomes- Klein, V.L. (cc-by)
NameCestrum pedicellatum
Scientific NameCestrum pedicellatum Sendtn.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is native to Brazil, specifically found in the Pirenópolis region of Goiás. It thrives in open cerrado and hillside forest environments, often in disturbed areas, at an approximate altitude of 850 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Cestrum pedicellatum. The genus Cestrum is known to contain toxic compounds, and while some species have been used with caution in traditional medicine for various ailments, this particular species lacks specific records.
Active ConstituentsSteroidal saponins, Glycoalkaloids
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsAs with many species in the genus Cestrum, Cestrum pedicellatum is likely to contain toxic compounds such as steroidal saponins and glycoalkaloids. Ingestion of any part of the plant should be avoided due to potential poisoning, which can affect the nervous system and digestive tract.
Cultivation NotesThis shrub thrives in tropical to subtropical climates, preferring well-drained soils typical of cerrado and hillside forest environments. It can tolerate disturbed habitats, suggesting a degree of hardiness.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Cestrum pedicellatum is a shrub, typically growing 1 to 1.5 meters tall, characterized by its subcoriaceous, grayish-violet leaves. It produces terminal inflorescences bearing tubular flowers, as evidenced by the dried specimen.
