Schwenckia alvaroana
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NameSchwenckia alvaroana
Scientific NameSchwenckia alvaroana Benitez
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatCollected from the Eastern Cordillera, Eastern Slope, in the municipality of San Vicente del Caguán, Colombia, specifically along the road between Neiva and San Vicente, La Danta sector. It grows on rocky outcrops of siliciclastic rocks of the Cretaceous period, at an elevation of 580 meters above sea level.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,whole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented for this species in the provided information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are documented for this species in the provided information.
Cultivation NotesNo cultivation notes are documented for this species in the provided information.
Rarityrare
Description
This herbarium specimen displays Schwenckia alvaroana, a vine characterized by slender, branching stems and ovate to elliptical leaves. Small, green flowers are arranged along the stems, as indicated by the collection notes.
