Solanum lesteri
Image: Hawkes, J.G.; Hjerting, J.P.; Lester, R.N. (cc-by)
NameSolanum lesteri
Scientific NameSolanum lesteri Hawkes & Hjerting
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound on very damp banks above roads, growing in the shade of bushes and trees. This specimen was collected in the State of Oaxaca, Municipio Miahuatlán, Mexico, at an altitude of 2300m.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation on traditional medicinal uses is not available from the provided herbarium specimen or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsInformation on contraindications is not available from the provided herbarium specimen or metadata.
Cultivation NotesInformation on cultivation is not available from the provided herbarium specimen or metadata.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A very hairy plant characterized by compound leaves with multiple leaflets and pale, star-shaped flowers. It produces conical, flattened berries that are green with two conspicuous purple stripes and have a rough surface.
