Deprea oxapampensis
Image: Luis Valenzuela G. (cc-by-nc)
NameDeprea oxapampensis
Scientific NameDeprea oxapampensis M.A.Cueva & Treviño
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatEndemic to the cloud forests of the Oxapampa Province, Pasco Region, Peru, typically found at elevations between 1800-2500 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThere is no documented traditional medicinal use for Deprea oxapampensis. As a recently described species endemic to a specific region, its ethnobotanical properties are not widely studied or known.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are known for Deprea oxapampensis. However, many plants in the Solanaceae family contain toxic alkaloids, and this species should be treated with extreme caution and not ingested without further scientific research.
Cultivation NotesInformation on the cultivation of Deprea oxapampensis is not available, as it is a recently described species endemic to specific cloud forest habitats. It is likely challenging to cultivate outside its natural environment.
Rarityvery-rare
Description
A shrub typically 1-2 meters tall, characterized by densely pubescent (hairy) stems and leaves. It produces greenish-yellow flowers, often in axillary clusters, as seen in the image showing developing flower buds.
