Solanum lesteri
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NameSolanum lesteri
Scientific NameSolanum lesteri Hawkes & Hjert.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound on very damp banks above roads, thriving in the shade of bushes and trees, typically in rich soil. Specimens were collected at an altitude of 2300m in Oaxaca State, Municipio Miahuatlán, Mexico.
Parts Usedwhole_plant,leaf,flower,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided image or metadata for this species. As a member of the *Solanum* genus, many species contain steroidal glycoalkaloids, which can be toxic or possess various pharmacological activities, but specific ethnobotanical applications for *Solanum lesteri* are not documented here.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are mentioned in the provided source. Given its classification within the *Solanum* genus, caution is advised as many species contain potentially toxic steroidal glycoalkaloids.
Cultivation NotesThis species prefers rich, damp soil and shaded conditions, mimicking its natural habitat under the canopy of bushes and trees. It has been successfully cultivated in greenhouse environments for study.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A very hairy plant characterized by its ovate to lanceolate leaves, which may have an undulating or slightly lobed margin. It bears small, pale, five-petaled flowers and produces distinctive flattened, bisculate berries that are green with two conspicuous purple stripes and a rough surface.
