Solanum calileguae
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NameSolanum calileguae
Scientific NameSolanum calileguae Cabrera
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in a cloud forest habitat on steep slopes in Jujuy, Argentina, at an altitude of approximately 1850 meters. Associated tree species include Cedrella, Alnus acuminata, and Podocarpus parlatorei.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo known traditional medicinal uses documented for this species based on available information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for this species based on available information.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are documented for this species based on available information.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This plant is a vine, growing several meters long with a stem diameter of 1 cm. Its leaves are polymorphic, ranging from entire to deeply pinnatifid, and some petioles coil at the base. The specimen shows only buds, indicating it was collected before full flowering.
