Sessea andina
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NameSessea andina
Scientific NameSessea andina Francey
Common NamesSessea
Plant FamilyAsteraceae
Natural HabitatFound in very humid montane forests on metamorphic rock in Llanganates National Park, Ecuador, at an elevation of 3015 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,root
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are currently documented for Sessea andina in available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications or drug interactions are documented for Sessea andina.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes are unknown for this specific wild species, which thrives in a very humid montane forest environment.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This specimen is a woody shrub, approximately 3 meters tall, featuring simple, alternate leaves with a brownish underside. It bears clusters of small, brown floral buds at the branch tips.
