Solanum adenobasis
Image: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (cc0)
NameSolanum adenobasis
Scientific NameSolanum adenobasis M.Nee & Farruggia
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Amazonian region of Peru, specifically found in the Department of Amazonas, Bagua Province, Aramango District, near Nueva Esperanza, at an elevation of 604 meters. This indicates a tropical or subtropical forest environment.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for Solanum adenobasis based on available botanical records.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for Solanum adenobasis due to a lack of known medicinal uses.
Cultivation NotesInformation on cultivation is not readily available for this wild species, which is primarily known from botanical collections in its native Peruvian habitat.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A tree growing up to 4 meters tall, characterized by a dense, rusty-brown hairy covering (indumentum) on its stems and the undersides of its large, ovate leaves. It produces purple flowers (corolla) and green fruits, as observed in botanical specimens.
