Protoschwenkia mandonii
Image: Wood, J.R.I.; Atahuachi, M.; Mendoza, M.; Fuentes, A. (cc-by)
NameProtoschwenkia mandonii
Scientific NameProtoschwenkia mandonii
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in secondary pyrogenic savannas (similar to Cerrado) in the Sud Yungas region of La Paz, Bolivia, specifically near Irupana and Cajuata at an altitude of 1892m, often associated with Alchornea triplinervia and Dodonea viscosa.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented in the provided information, which is a botanical herbarium specimen.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNone known based on the provided botanical specimen; no medicinal information is available.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are provided in the botanical specimen.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Protoschwenkia mandonii is a perennial herb growing up to 1.5 meters tall with a woody base. It features simple, alternate leaves and small flowers arranged along its stems, as observed in the dried herbarium specimen.
