Nolana Mollis
NameNolana Mollis
Scientific NameNolana mollis
Common NamesNolana
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the coastal deserts of Peru and Chile, thriving in sandy or rocky soils, often found in close proximity to the coast.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThere is no widely documented traditional medicinal use for Nolana mollis in ethnobotanical literature. The genus Nolana is generally not known for extensive medicinal applications.
Active ConstituentsTropane alkaloids
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsDue to the potential presence of tropane alkaloids, ingestion of Nolana mollis may be toxic and is not recommended. Specific contraindications for medicinal use are not established due to lack of traditional application.
Cultivation NotesPrefers full sun and well-draining, sandy or rocky soils. It is drought-tolerant and suitable for xeriscaping in arid or semi-arid climates.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A low-growing, often succulent annual or perennial herb characterized by fleshy, somewhat club-shaped leaves. It produces solitary, funnel-shaped flowers, typically pale lavender to white with a contrasting white throat.
