Solanum anamatophilum
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NameSolanum anamatophilum
Scientific NameSolanum anamatophilum Ochoa
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatCollected in the Andean region of Peru, specifically in Lliquipajcha, Ancash department, at an altitude of 2300 meters. This indicates a montane or high-altitude habitat.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Solanum anamatophilum. The genus Solanum is diverse, with some species having culinary or medicinal uses, while many others are known to be toxic.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsDue to the genus Solanum containing many species with potentially toxic steroidal glycoalkaloids, caution is advised. Ingestion of unknown Solanum species can lead to poisoning symptoms such as gastrointestinal upset, neurological effects, and cardiac issues.
Cultivation NotesNot discernible from a dried herbarium specimen. Cultivation would likely require conditions mimicking its high-altitude Andean habitat, including specific soil types, temperature ranges, and light exposure.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a herbaceous plant specimen, characterized by slender, branching stems and numerous small, linear to narrowly lanceolate leaves arranged alternately. The overall appearance suggests a delicate, possibly sprawling or erect habit, typical of some high-altitude Solanum species.
