Solanum adoense
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NameSolanum adoense
Scientific NameSolanum adoense Hochst. ex A.Rich.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in farmland areas derived from Juniperus procera – Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata forest, with only small patches of the original forest remaining. It thrives on prominent limestone rocks at an altitude of 2100 meters in the escarpment region of Ethiopia, specifically where the road descends to the Afar Depression.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,root,fruit
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Preparation Methods
Cultivation NotesPrefers high altitudes around 2100m and well-drained, possibly alkaline soil, indicated by its presence on limestone rocks. It is adapted to conditions found in degraded Juniperus-Olea forests.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A shrubby perennial herb characterized by erect stems and a large tap root. The plant produces flowers that are described as very pale mauve.
