Solanum fallax
Image: The New York Botanical Garden (cc-by)
NameSolanum fallax
Scientific NameSolanum fallax Bohs
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in humid cloud forests and primary forests on rocky soil, typically at elevations around 800 meters in regions like Manabí, Ecuador.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented in the provided metadata or image for this specific species.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented in the provided metadata or image. As with many species in the Solanum genus, it may contain toxic alkaloids and should not be consumed or used medicinally without expert identification and guidance.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are documented in the provided metadata or image, beyond its natural habitat preferences for humid cloud forests and rocky soil.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A shrub growing up to 8 meters tall, characterized by its large, ovate leaves with a pubescent (hairy) underside. It produces small, green, spherical fruits in the leaf axils.
