Solanum adspersum
Image: L.R.M. Souza; E. Santana (cc-by)
NameSolanum adspersum
Scientific NameSolanum adspersum Witasek
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound on the edge of the Atlantic Forest, specifically by roadsides, in Guaraqueçaba, Paraná, Brazil.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented in the provided herbarium specimen or readily available in common ethnobotanical databases for Solanum adspersum.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Solanum adspersum are not documented in the provided source. As with many Solanum species, caution is advised due to the potential presence of steroidal glycoalkaloids, which can be toxic.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are not provided in the source. It is noted to grow on the edge of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, suggesting a preference for tropical or subtropical climates with adequate moisture.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a pressed herbarium specimen of Solanum adspersum Witasek, a small tree reaching 3 meters in height. It features cream floral buds, yellow flowers, and green immature fruits. The plant also has thorns on its stem.
