Solanum irregulare
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NameSolanum irregulare
Scientific NameSolanum irregulare C.V.Morton
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in thickets along rivers, specifically collected near Puerto Sanchez on R. Humea, at an approximate altitude of 400 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,flower
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Cultivation NotesPrefers riverine thickets at moderate altitudes (around 400m).
Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum irregulare is a slender, ill-smelling, much-branched shrub typically growing 1 to 2 meters high. It produces white, inconspicuous flowers.
