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Cestrum daphnoides

Scientific Name: Cestrum daphnoides

Family: Solanaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cestrum daphnoides

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cestrum daphnoides Griseb.
  • Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms/Related Species:
    • Other Cestrum species mentioned: Cestrum nocturnum, Cestrum chimborazinum, Cestrum corymbosum, Cestrum diurnum, Cestrum aurantiacum, Cestrum alternifolium, Cestrum dasyanthum, Cestrum elegans, Cestrum fasciculatum.
    • Cestrum daphnoides var. laxiflorum O.E. Schulz

Distribution and Habitat

  • Distributional information is available, but a specific map is "Not Available" according to one source.
  • Observed near the Machu Picchu Hiking Trail above Rio Vilcanota.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • One source describes it as a "pretty delicate plant" that is sensitive to temperatures below 15°C.

Ecological Role

  • Some Cestrum species are reported as Piscicidal (toxic to fish).
  • Several species are grown as ornamental plants.

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cestrum daphnoides.
  • PlantSystematics.org offers information on phylogeny and nomenclature.
  • DiversityOfLife.org provides information on phylogeny and nomenclature.
  • Gymnosperms.org offers information on phylogeny and nomenclature.
  • USDA provides information on Cestrum daphnoides.
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) provides taxonomic information.
  • NCBI Taxonomy checklist provides taxonomic information.
  • GBIF Backbone Taxonomy lists accepted species.