Solanum fraxinifolium
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NameSolanum fraxinifolium
Scientific NameSolanum fraxinifolium Dunal
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound on steep slopes composed of soft shale, often in areas subject to grazing and some cultivation. It grows amidst sparse spiny shrubby vegetation in Depto. La Paz, Prov. Inquisivi, Bolivia, at an altitude of 2300 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit,whole_plant
Medicinal Actionsanti-inflammatory,analgesic
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Solanum fraxinifolium are not detailed in the provided herbarium specimen. However, various species within the Solanum genus are traditionally used in some cultures for their purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, often with careful preparation due to potential toxicity.
Active Constituentssteroidal glycoalkaloids
Preparation Methodsinfusion,decoction,powder
Contraindications & WarningsMany Solanum species contain toxic steroidal glycoalkaloids, and consumption can lead to poisoning. Specific toxicity and contraindications for Solanum fraxinifolium are not well-documented, but extreme caution is advised due to its genus affiliation. It should not be ingested without expert guidance.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes are not provided in the available metadata or image.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A scrambling vine characterized by green fruits with distinctive purple stripes. Its leaves are simple, typically ovate to lanceolate, and arranged alternately along the stems, which can be somewhat spiny.
