Lycium sokotranum
NameLycium sokotranum
Scientific NameLycium sokotranum
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatEndemic to Socotra Island, growing in arid and semi-arid environments, including rocky slopes, wadis, and coastal plains. It is well-adapted to dry, harsh conditions.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Lycium sokotranum are not widely documented in available ethnobotanical literature. While other Lycium species are valued for their berries and leaves, direct evidence for this particular species' traditional medicinal application is scarce.
Active Constituentspolysaccharides, carotenoids, flavonoids
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsDue to a lack of specific ethnobotanical data for Lycium sokotranum, specific contraindications are not known. However, other Lycium species may interact with anticoagulant medications (e.g., warfarin) and medications for diabetes or blood pressure.
Cultivation NotesPrefers full sun and well-drained, sandy or rocky soil. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and thrives in arid to semi-arid climates.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A thorny, deciduous shrub endemic to Socotra Island, characterized by small, somewhat fleshy, obovate leaves. It produces small, pale whitish to lilac, five-lobed flowers, often solitary in the leaf axils, followed by small berries.
