Solanum kollastrum
Image: Y.F. Gouvêa (cc-by)
NameSolanum kollastrum
Scientific NameSolanum kollastrum Gouvêa & Giacomin
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species grows in altered open restinga areas, typically dominated by grasses, and thrives in full sun. The specimen was collected near a highway in Mucuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil, at an altitude of 3 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,fruit,whole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented in the provided metadata or image, as this is a recently described species (2018).
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for this species in the provided information. As a member of the Solanum genus, caution is generally advised due to the potential presence of toxic compounds.
Cultivation NotesPrefers full sun exposure and well-drained soils, likely similar to the sandy conditions found in restinga ecosystems. It is adapted to open, grassy environments.
Rarityvery-rare
Description
Solanum kollastrum is a thorny shrub, approximately 1.7 meters tall, characterized by large, ovate leaves and stems densely covered with sharp spines. Its flowers possess a green calyx, lilac corolla, and yellow anthers, developing into mature fruits that are green to whitish.
