Solanum heiseri
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NameSolanum heiseri
Scientific NameSolanum heiseri G.J.Anderson
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in slightly damp, shady places at an altitude of 2800 meters, specifically above the Cable car station on Cerro de Monserrate in Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided information for Solanum heiseri.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot specified in the provided information. As a member of the Solanum genus, potential toxicity due to alkaloids should be considered, and consumption without expert guidance is not recommended.
Cultivation NotesThe species has been successfully cultivated in a greenhouse setting (UConn greenhouse, Dec. 1973), indicating it can be grown ex-situ, but specific cultivation requirements are not detailed.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a pressed herbarium specimen of a herbaceous plant from the genus Solanum. It exhibits alternate, simple leaves and small flowers, likely yellow or white, arranged in an inflorescence.
