Lycianthes jelskii
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NameLycianthes jelskii
Scientific NameLycianthes jelskii (Zahlbr.) Bitter
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Peru, specifically found in the Department of Lambayeque, Province of Lambayeque, around 28 km east of Olmos on the road to Jaen, near 'El Salvador' restaurant. It grows at an altitude of approximately 1200 meters in the Andean region.
Parts Usedleaf,flower
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation regarding the traditional medicinal uses of Lycianthes jelskii is not provided in the available metadata or image.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Lycianthes jelskii are not available from the provided information.
Cultivation NotesThis plant is a shrub, typically growing to about 1 meter tall, and is found at an altitude of 1200 meters in the Andes of Peru. It prefers conditions similar to its native high-altitude, tropical environment.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A shrub growing to approximately 1 meter in height, characterized by ovate leaves and small white petals. The specimen shows a branching stem structure with leaves arranged alternately along the branches, and small flowers emerging from the leaf axils.
