Puff Honeythorn
Image: Giess, W.|Merxmüller, H. (no. 3447) (cc-by-sa)
NamePuff Honeythorn
Scientific NameLycium grandicalyx Joubert & Venter
Common NamesPuff Honeythorn
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in black limestone crevices, typically growing in semi-shade conditions. It has been recorded near the black limestone edge, 6 miles north of Pol. Stat. Witpütz in the Lüderitz District, South West Africa (modern-day Namibia).
Parts Usedleaf,flower
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for Lycium grandicalyx. While other Lycium species (e.g., Goji berries) are known for their medicinal properties, these are not attributed to this particular species without further ethnobotanical research.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for Lycium grandicalyx.
Cultivation NotesPrefers semi-shaded locations and well-drained, possibly alkaline soils, mimicking its natural habitat in limestone crevices.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a shrub growing up to 1 meter tall, characterized by its light-colored bark. It features large, 5-lobed, light violet flowers with a pale throat, and a distinctively spherically inflated calyx.
