Solanum foetens
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NameSolanum foetens
Scientific NameSolanum foetens S.Knapp
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatCollected from the edges of cow pasture and forest on the south side of the Río Santo Domingo in El Baho, Rangel District, Mérida State, Venezuela, at elevations between 2400-2800 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation regarding specific traditional medicinal uses for Solanum foetens is not provided in the specimen data.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Solanum foetens are not documented in the provided information.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes are not available from the provided herbarium specimen.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A suffrutescent plant, typically growing to 0.5 meters tall. The specimen shows large, ovate leaves and woody stems, with dried inflorescences or infructescences. Flowers are noted to have white petals and yellow anthers.
