Sessea andina
Image: Conveyor Belt (cc0)
NameSessea andina
Scientific NameSessea andina Francey
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in thickets along rivulets at an altitude of 2850 meters in the Tungurahua province, Píllaro region of Ecuador, indicating a high-altitude, riparian environment.
Parts Usedleaf,flower
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are indicated in the provided image or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are known or indicated from the provided information.
Cultivation NotesNo cultivation notes are provided in the available information.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Sessea andina is a shrub growing up to 2 meters high, characterized by its ovate to elliptic leaves and clusters of small, pale greenish-yellow flowers. The specimen shows dried leaves with visible venation and terminal or axillary inflorescences.
