Solanum adoense
Image: Friis, I.; Bidgood, S.; Abebe, W.; Getachew, E. (cc-by)
NameSolanum adoense
Scientific NameSolanum adoense Hochst. ex A.Rich.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in degraded Juniperus procera-Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata scrub on Adigrat sandstone, with succulents common in the ground cover. It grows at an altitude of 2700 meters in the 'Flora of Ethiopia and Eritrea' region, specifically northeast of Geblen on an unfinished road/track towards Gunda-Gundo.
Parts Usedwhole_plant,flower,fruit,leaf
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are specified in the provided information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are specified in the provided information.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are provided, beyond its natural habitat description.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This plant is a shrub growing up to approximately 1 meter high. It produces pale purple flowers and distinctive red fruits. The stems are notably spiny.
