Solanum leptacanthum
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NameSolanum leptacanthum
Scientific NameSolanum leptacanthum Merr. & L.M.Perry
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in low-montane evergreen moss forests, specifically collected from Mt Gerebu, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 760 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit,whole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation on traditional medicinal uses is not available from the provided image or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsInformation on contraindications is not available from the provided image or metadata.
Cultivation NotesInformation on cultivation notes is not available from the provided image or metadata.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This plant is a shrub, typically growing to 5 feet tall, with stems covered in stellate green pubescence. Its alternate, oblanceolate, lobed leaves bear spines along the veins on both surfaces. It produces solitary or racemose, axillary, pendant white flowers and spiny, ovate, dark green to yellow fruits.
