Solanum dolichocremastrum
Image: Särkinen, Tiina E., Baden, H. Maria, McAlister, E. & Percy, D. (cc0)
NameSolanum dolichocremastrum
Scientific NameSolanum dolichocremastrum Bitter
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Andean regions of Peru, specifically in the Ancash Department, Provincia Bolognesi. It thrives in open, sunny, rocky, shrubby areas at high altitudes, typically between 3900-4000 meters, often growing over other plants like Prosopis humilis.
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Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided image or metadata for this species.
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Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications or drug interactions are described in the provided image or metadata for this species.
Cultivation NotesRequires high altitude conditions (3900-4000m) with rocky, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. It is a climbing plant that benefits from support or other vegetation to sprawl over.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum dolichocremastrum is a climbing herbaceous plant characterized by simple leaves, small blue-purple flowers, and small dark fruits. It is typically found sprawling over other vegetation in its natural habitat.
