Solanum acropterum
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NameSolanum acropterum
Scientific NameSolanum acropterum Griseb.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to mountainous regions of Jamaica, specifically found in the Big Level district at the southeast end of the John Crow Mountains, at altitudes between 1500-2000 feet.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation regarding traditional medicinal uses is not available from the provided herbarium specimen or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsKnown contraindications are not specified in the provided information.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are not provided, beyond its natural habitat in Jamaican mountains.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum acropterum is a shrub or small tree, typically growing 5-15 feet tall. It features dark green leaves, pendulous flowers with deeply divided white corollas and rhomboid, acute lobes, and green, broadly ellipsoid immature fruits. Its pedicels are notably winged in the upper part.
