Lycianthes rafatorresii
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NameLycianthes rafatorresii
Scientific NameLycianthes rafatorresii E. Dean
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in mountain mesophyll forests at approximately 1600 meters above sea level, specifically in the Ixtlán District, Municipality of Comaltepec, La Esperanza, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses found in provided sources.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications found in provided sources.
Cultivation NotesThis vine thrives in mountain mesophyll forest conditions, suggesting a preference for high-altitude, moist, and possibly shaded environments.
Rarityrare
Description
This plant is a vine, described as reaching 4 meters in length, bearing white flowers and green fruits. The herbarium specimen shows ovate to elliptical leaves and small, round fruits.
