Discopodium eremanthum
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NameDiscopodium eremanthum
Scientific NameDiscopodium eremanthum Chiov.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in the Bamboo - Podocarpus zone on Mt. Kenya, specifically along the Chogoria Route, about 2 km below Park Gate. It grows at an altitude of approximately 9,200 feet (ca. 2800 meters).
Parts Usedleaf,fruit
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Preparation Methods
Cultivation NotesPrefers high-altitude, montane environments, likely requiring well-drained soil and conditions similar to its native Bamboo-Podocarpus zone habitat in Kenya.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This specimen is a succulent shrub, reaching up to approximately 1.5 meters in height. It features greenish-yellow flowers and dark, berry-like fruits, with ovate leaves arranged along its woody stems.
