Solanum dianthophorum
Image: The New York Botanical Garden (cc-by)
NameSolanum dianthophorum
Scientific NameSolanum dianthophorum Dunal
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in dry forests, typically up to 10m in height, within limestone karst areas near granite contact zones in Queensland, Australia. It grows as an understorey shrub alongside species such as Ampelocissus acetosa, Anisomeles, Spermacoce, Diplocyclos palmatus, Rostellularia, and Carissa.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actionsantioxidant
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses for Solanum dianthophorum are described in the provided image or metadata. Information regarding its ethnobotanical applications is not available from this source.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are mentioned in the provided image or metadata. As many species within the Solanum genus can contain toxic steroidal alkaloids, caution is generally advised, but specific information for S. dianthophorum is lacking here.
Cultivation NotesNo cultivation notes are provided in the image or metadata.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A thorny shrub, approximately 0.5m tall, characterized by its ovate, pubescent leaves and small, star-shaped flowers. The stems are notably covered with sharp, prominent spines.
