Solanum hutchisonii
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NameSolanum hutchisonii
Scientific NameSolanum hutchisonii (J.F.Macbr.) Bohs
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Peru, specifically found in the Ancash department, Sihuas province, Quiches district, below Quiches, at km 96.7 of the Quiches-Marañón road, 500 meters off the track, at an altitude of 1960 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot specified. As with many species in the Solanaceae family, caution is advised due to the potential presence of toxic alkaloids.
Cultivation NotesNot specified, but it is noted as a rare wild herb found at high altitudes in Peru.
Rarityrare
Description
A rare herbaceous plant, typically growing 40-50 cm tall, characterized by broad, ovate leaves and small, round, orange fruits. The specimen displays a branched stem with alternate leaf arrangement.
