Markea antioquiensis
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NameMarkea antioquiensis
Scientific NameMarkea antioquiensis S. Knapp
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound at an altitude of 1780 meters in the municipality of Frontino, Nutibara corregimiento, within the upper basin of the Cuevas River in Antioquia, Colombia.
Parts Usedleaf,flower
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Preparation Methods
Rarityuncommon
Description
Markea antioquiensis is an epiphytic shrub growing up to 2 meters tall. It features green inflorescence axes, with white calyx and corolla, the latter having purple lobes and a purple spot at its base. The stamens, style, and stigma are cream-colored, and the plant produces green fruits.
