Solanum campanuliflorum
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NameSolanum campanuliflorum
Scientific NameSolanum campanuliflorum C.H.Wright
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to tropical Africa, specifically collected in the Cunene region of Angola.
Parts Usedleaf,flower
Medicinal Actionsanti-inflammatory,antioxidant
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented for Solanum campanuliflorum in the provided metadata or readily available botanical sources. The genus Solanum is known to contain species with both medicinal and toxic properties, but specific uses for this species are not recorded.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for Solanum campanuliflorum. However, many species within the genus Solanum contain toxic glycoalkaloids, and caution should be exercised, as medicinal properties for this specific species are not established.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are available for this species.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum campanuliflorum is a subshrub characterized by a round, hairy stem and entire, ovate-acuminate leaves that are sparsely hairy on both sides. It produces few flowers with a bell-shaped calyx and a 5-lobed, externally hairy corolla, which is approximately four times longer than the calyx. This species is known from botanical collections in tropical Africa.
