Trianaea brevipes
Image: Ingrid P. Lin (cc0)
NameTrianaea brevipes
Scientific NameTrianaea spectabilis var. brevipes Cuatr.
Plant FamilyMelastomataceae
Natural HabitatFound in forests of the Cordillera Oriental in Colombia, specifically between Monterredondo, Guayabetal, and Limoncito, at altitudes ranging from 1800 to 2100 meters above sea level.
Parts Usedleaf
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided metadata or image. This is a herbarium specimen primarily for botanical classification and study, and does not contain information on ethnobotanical applications.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are described in the provided metadata or image.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes are not available from the provided metadata or image.
Rarityuncommon
Description
The image displays a herbarium specimen of Trianaea spectabilis var. brevipes, featuring several dried, dark brown leaves and what appear to be remnants of floral or fruiting structures. The leaves are broadly ovate to elliptic with visible venation, characteristic of a woody plant's foliage, preserved for botanical study.
