Saracha andina
Image: Gonzáles, Paul, Huaman, Elluz, Arakaki, Marcelo, Ore, Malú, Riva, Sebastián & Rivera, Soledad (cc0)
NameSaracha andina
Scientific NameSaracha andina Rob.Fernández, Revilla & E.Pariente
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Andean regions of Peru, specifically found in scrubland (matorral) and pampas hills at elevations around 3,000 meters. It thrives in dry, high-altitude environments.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Saracha andina are not documented in available ethnobotanical literature. The species was only recently described.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot documented due to a lack of known medicinal uses or research on the species.
Cultivation NotesNot documented. Information on cultivation is scarce for this recently described wild species.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A woody shrub characterized by slender, branching stems bearing small, ovate to elliptic leaves. The specimen shows dried fruits or persistent calyces, suggesting a plant that produces berries or similar fruit structures.
