Solanum calileguae
Image: The New York Botanical Garden (cc-by)
NameSolanum calileguae
Scientific NameSolanum calileguae Cabrera
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species was originally collected in the wild from the region of Cerro Alto Los Pozos, near Comunidad El Puesto to Chiquiacá, in the O'Connor Province of Tarija Department, Bolivia, at elevations between 1700-1750 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented for Solanum calileguae in the provided image or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Solanum calileguae are not documented in the provided sources. As with many species in the Solanum genus, caution is advised due to the potential presence of toxic alkaloids.
Cultivation NotesThis plant can be cultivated from cuttings, as evidenced by its successful growth in the University of Utah greenhouse from wild-collected material.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum calileguae is a scandent vine characterized by white corollas and yellow anthers. Its leaves exhibit dimorphism, with both simple and compound forms potentially found on the same plant.
