Solanum carautae
Image: Giacomin, L.L.; Almeida, T.E. (cc-by)
NameSolanum carautae
Scientific NameSolanum carautae Carvalho
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in Brazil, specifically in the Serra do Mar State Park, Picinguaba Nucleus, Ubatuba, São Paulo. It grows at an altitude of 10 meters in fragments of secondary ombrophilous forest along the margins of the BR-101 highway.
Parts Usedleaf,flower
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided metadata or image.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are described in the provided metadata or image.
Cultivation NotesPrefers a humid, tropical or subtropical environment, likely thriving in disturbed forest margins or secondary growth areas. Requires conditions similar to its native habitat in the ombrophilous forests of coastal Brazil.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum carautae is an erect shrub, reaching up to 3 meters in height, characterized by scandent (climbing or scrambling) apical branches. The herbarium specimen displays ovate to elliptic leaves with visible venation and remnants of dried white flowers.
