Jaltomata vestita
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NameJaltomata vestita
Scientific NameJaltomata vestita (Miers) Castillo & R.E.Schult.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatEndemic to the Andean regions of Ecuador, specifically found in the Pichincha province at high altitudes around 3050 meters, indicating a montane habitat.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are explicitly mentioned in the provided herbarium specimen or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNone explicitly mentioned in the provided context. As a member of the Solanaceae family, caution is generally advised due to the potential presence of various alkaloids, some of which can be toxic.
Cultivation NotesNot available from the provided context.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A herbaceous plant characterized by alternate, ovate to lanceolate leaves with irregular margins, described as "clammy" and "slightly ill-smelling." It produces small, blue flowers and develops into small, dark, berry-like fruits.
