Jaltomata cajamarca
Image: Särkinen, Tiina E. (cc0)
NameJaltomata cajamarca
Scientific NameJaltomata cajamarca
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in dry montane scrub and along dry cliff edges in the Cajamarca region of Peru, specifically near San Marcos village.
Parts Usedfruit,leaf
Medicinal Actions
Preparation Methods
Rarityuncommon
Description
A herbaceous plant specimen featuring slender stems, alternate, simple, ovate leaves, and small flowers or developing fruits in the leaf axils. The fruits are described as small, green-colored, turning orange upon ripening.
