Sessea discolor
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NameSessea discolor
Scientific NameSessea discolor Francey
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Paucartambo, Cuzco, Peru, found at elevations around 11,500 feet. It thrives on steep, dry slopes among dense growth of other shrubs and herbage, preferring sunny locations in narrow valleys.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,whole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Sessea discolor in available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications or drug interactions are widely documented for Sessea discolor. As with any plant from the Solanaceae family, caution is advised.
Cultivation NotesPrefers high-altitude, sunny environments with steep, dry slopes. Grows as a loose, spraying shrub up to 10 feet tall, suggesting a need for well-drained soil and ample sunlight.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A shrub growing up to 10 feet tall, characterized by pale, greenish-yellow, narrow bell-shaped flowers arranged in dense, often pendant heads up to 4 inches long. Its broad leaves are rough on the upper surface and covered with white indumentum below.
