Discopodium eremanthum
Image: Wesche, K. (cc-by)
NameDiscopodium eremanthum
Scientific NameDiscopodium eremanthum Chiov.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in moist forest environments in the Lwakakha Valley of Mt. Elgon, Uganda, at an altitude of approximately 3480 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Preparation Methods
Cultivation NotesRequires a cool, moist, and potentially shaded environment, mimicking its natural montane forest habitat at high altitudes.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A woody plant specimen featuring dark, ovate to elliptic leaves arranged alternately along the stem. Small, round fruits or persistent calyces are visible in the leaf axils, suggesting it is a fruiting branch.
