Jaltomata sanctae-martae
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NameJaltomata sanctae-martae
Scientific NameJaltomata sanctae-martae (Bitter) Benítez
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to mountainous regions of Colombia, specifically collected in the Sierra de Perijá, eastern of Manaure, at an altitude of 2600 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented for this specific species in the provided information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for this species.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are documented for this species.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This herbarium specimen displays a dried and pressed herbaceous plant, likely a perennial, characterized by large, somewhat ovate to cordate leaves with visible venation. The label indicates the plant is a light grayish-green herb, about 1 meter tall, with cream-white corollas and yellow stamens, suggesting small, inconspicuous flowers.
