Lycianthes jelskii
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NameLycianthes jelskii
Scientific NameLycianthes jelskii (Zahlbr.) Bitter
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to secondary forest environments in the highlands of Peru, specifically found at altitudes around 2040 meters in regions such as Cajamarca.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for *Lycianthes jelskii* are not widely documented in available ethnobotanical literature. The genus *Lycianthes* belongs to the Solanaceae family, which includes many plants with diverse traditional uses, some edible and some medicinal, often due to the presence of alkaloids.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot specifically documented for *Lycianthes jelskii*. However, as a member of the Solanaceae family, which often contains potent and potentially toxic alkaloids, caution is advised. Many species within this family can be toxic if ingested.
Cultivation NotesPrefers tropical highland conditions, thriving in secondary forest environments. Requires a warm climate and well-drained soil. Specific detailed cultivation requirements are not widely documented.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A woody shrub characterized by alternate, ovate to elliptic leaves and, as per the herbarium label, white flowers. The specimen displays dried leaves with prominent venation and remnants of flowers or buds in the leaf axils.
