Lycianthes oliveriana
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NameLycianthes oliveriana
Scientific NameLycianthes oliveriana (K.Schum. & Lauterb.) Bitter
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in montane evergreen moss forests, specifically documented from the Sibium Mountains in the Northern Province of Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 1303 meters.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are specified for this plant in the provided information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are known or specified for this plant.
Cultivation NotesThrives in montane evergreen moss forest conditions. Specific cultivation requirements are not detailed.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Lycianthes oliveriana is a fragrant woody climber with alternate, distichous, lanceolate leaves, typically 6.5 x 5.8 cm and glabrous. Its flowers are borne in axillary fascicles, featuring tubular, white tepals covered in fine pubescence, and supported by pink pedicels approximately 6 mm long.
