Solanum immite
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NameSolanum immite
Scientific NameSolanum immite Dunal
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in forest fragments along roadsides, specifically noted in the Limabamba district, Amazonas region of Peru, at an elevation of 1840 meters, often growing on wet rock walls.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for *Solanum immite* in the provided information or readily available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNone specifically documented for *Solanum immite*. However, many species within the *Solanum* genus contain steroidal glycoalkaloids, which can be toxic, and caution is generally advised.
Cultivation NotesPrefers moist conditions, possibly thriving on rock walls or similar substrates in forest fragment environments. Found at high altitudes (1840m) in tropical regions, suggesting a need for specific temperature and humidity ranges.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum immite is a straggling herbaceous plant, typically growing 0.5 to 1 meter long, often found on wet rock walls. It produces white flowers, approximately 1.5 cm in diameter, with petals that are three-quarters fused, and features egg-shaped, winged bracts.
