Darcyanthus spruceanus
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NameDarcyanthus spruceanus
Scientific NameDarcyanthus spruceanus
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in Peru, specifically in the Junín Department, Chanchamayo Province, growing along disturbed roadsides in landslide areas amidst secondary vegetation.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
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Rarityuncommon
Description
Darcyanthus spruceanus is an upright herbaceous plant growing up to 30cm tall. It features yellow corollas with a distinctive dark purple basal eye, and its calyx becomes inflated and green when in fruit.
