Solanum acropterum
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NameSolanum acropterum
Scientific NameSolanum acropterum Griseb.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in the Big Level district, located at the southeastern end of the John Crow Mountains in Jamaica, at altitudes ranging from 1500 to 2000 feet.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are described for Solanum acropterum in the provided metadata or image.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are described for Solanum acropterum. As a member of the Solanaceae family, many species contain toxic alkaloids, and caution should be exercised.
Cultivation NotesThis plant grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching 5-15 feet in height. It thrives in mountainous habitats at elevations of 1500-2000 feet, as observed in the John Crow Mountains of Jamaica.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum acropterum is a shrub or small tree, typically growing 5-15 feet tall. It is characterized by dark green leaves, pendulous white flowers with deeply divided, rhomboid, acute lobes and yellow anthers, and green, broadly ellipsoid immature fruits with winged pedicels.
