Solanum inelegans
Image: Cayola, L.; Jiménez, I.; Alanes, D.; Calvi, L.; Samo, L.; Cachaca, E. (cc-by)
NameSolanum inelegans
Scientific NameSolanum inelegans Rusby
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in the montane pluvial forests of the Apolobamba Integrated Management Natural Area in Bolivia, specifically in Chululina, Pampa Titiriwaya, at an altitude of 2846 meters. It grows alongside species like Ocotea mandonii, Weinmannia, and Miconia, with a understory dominated by Chusquea.
Parts Usedleaf,bark,flower,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation regarding the traditional medicinal uses of Solanum inelegans is not provided in the available metadata or image.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Solanum inelegans are not known from the provided information. As with many Solanum species, caution should be exercised due to potential toxicity.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes are not available. This species is documented as a wild-collected tree from a specific montane forest habitat in Bolivia.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A tree reaching up to 10 meters in height, characterized by a corky, brownish-green outer bark and a fleshy, white inner bark. It produces white flowers and immature green fruits, as observed in the herbarium specimen.
