Lycianthes oliveriana
Image: Takeuchi, T.; Gambia, A.; Jisaka, T. (cc-by)
NameLycianthes oliveriana
Scientific NameLycianthes oliveriana (K.Schum. & Lauterb.) Bitter
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in perhumid hill forests, specifically documented at an elevation of 245 meters in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented on this herbarium specimen.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & Warnings
Cultivation NotesRequires a tropical, perhumid climate with well-drained soil, typical of hill forest environments. As a woody climber, it likely benefits from support structures for growth.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Lycianthes oliveriana is a woody climber characterized by unequal, subcoriaceous leaves that are dark green or yellowish-green. Its inflorescence consists of tetramerous flowers with purple pedicels and perianth, and yellow stamens, arranged in axillary fascicles.
