Deprea glabra
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NameDeprea glabra
Scientific NameDeprea glabra (Standl.) Hunz.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Andean regions of Colombia, specifically documented in Caquetá, municipality of Belén de los Andaquíes, at an altitude of 588 meters. It likely thrives in tropical or subtropical montane forest environments.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are specified for this plant in the provided information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications or drug interactions are specified.
Cultivation NotesThis species is likely adapted to tropical to subtropical climates at moderate altitudes. Specific cultivation requirements are not detailed, but it would likely prefer well-drained soil conditions similar to its natural habitat.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Deprea glabra is a shrub growing up to 2.5 meters tall. It features large, ovate leaves and produces yellow flowers with green bracts, as observed on the herbarium specimen.
