Solanum leptocaulon
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NameSolanum leptocaulon
Scientific NameSolanum leptocaulon Van Heurck & Müll.Arg.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in cloud forests with very short trees, specifically collected at an altitude of 2960m in the Santa Cruz department of Bolivia.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are provided in the available information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot specified in the provided information. However, many species within the genus Solanum are known to contain toxic alkaloids and should be approached with extreme caution or avoided for medicinal use without expert guidance.
Cultivation NotesNot specified in the provided information.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a weak herb with leaves of variable width. Its corolla is violet, appearing darker when first open. The plant produces green fruits on deflexed pedicels.
