Deprea macrocalyx
Image: Cruz A., R.|Rodríguez R., E.F. (no. 2052) (cc-by-sa)
NameDeprea macrocalyx
Scientific NameDeprea macrocalyx
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in primary cloud forests of the Cajamarca region in Peru, specifically in the area of Caserío La Bermeja, District Tabaconas, between La Bermeja and Huaquillo. It thrives at altitudes ranging from 1700 to 1940 meters above sea level.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are described for this species in the provided information.
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Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are described for this species in the provided information.
Cultivation NotesThis species is a shrub that prefers primary cloud forest conditions at high altitudes (1700-1940 m.s.m.). Specific cultivation requirements beyond its natural habitat are not detailed.
Rarityrare
Description
This plant is a glabrous shrub, growing up to approximately 3 meters tall. It produces greenish-yellow flowers adorned with purple spots, featuring five exerted, heterodynamous, and gray stamens. The plant bears white fruits encased by a persistent calyx.
