Lycianthes mariovelizii
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NameLycianthes mariovelizii
Scientific NameLycianthes mariovelizii E.Dean
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in humid subtropical primary forests on calcareous soil, specifically on banks or bluffs above rivers, often downslope of coffee plantations, at an elevation of 753 meters in Huehuetenango, Guatemala.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,fruit,whole_plant
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Cultivation NotesThrives in humid subtropical climates with calcareous soil. It is often found in forest understories or on bluffs, suggesting a preference for dappled light or partial shade. May spread via rhizomes.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This shrub, potentially rhizomatous, grows up to 2.5 meters tall with numerous stems. It features white corollas marked with three dark green spots and two light green spots, and unequal stamens with yellow anthers. Immature fruits are green.
