Cuatresia garciae
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NameCuatresia garciae
Scientific NameCuatresia garciae Hunz.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to montane regions of Colombia, specifically found in Tolima, El Líbano, Alto de San José, at elevations between 1580 and 1620 meters above sea level.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThere are no widely documented traditional medicinal uses for *Cuatresia garciae*.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for *Cuatresia garciae*. As a member of the Solanaceae family, caution is generally advised due to the potential presence of various alkaloids, some of which can be toxic.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes for *Cuatresia garciae* are not readily available, as it is primarily known as a wild species adapted to its native montane tropical habitat.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This plant is an erect herb characterized by simple, ovate to elliptic leaves with prominent venation. It bears axillary, white, tubular flowers, as indicated by the herbarium specimen.
