Solanum lhotskyanum
NameSolanum lhotskyanum
Scientific NameSolanum lhotskyanum
Common NamesForest Nightshade, Lhotsky's Nightshade
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to eastern Australia, growing in woodlands, open forests, and disturbed areas.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo well-documented traditional medicinal uses for *Solanum lhotskyanum* are widely reported; the plant is primarily known for its toxicity due to steroidal glycoalkaloids.
Active Constituentssteroidal glycoalkaloids, solasodine, solamargine, solasonine
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsHighly toxic if ingested, especially the unripe fruits. Avoid all internal use. Contact with prickles can cause skin irritation.
Cultivation NotesNot typically cultivated for medicinal or ornamental purposes. It is a hardy native Australian plant that can colonize disturbed sites.
Raritycommon
Description
A thorny shrub or subshrub, typically covered in stellate hairs and prickles. It produces pale yellow flowers with prominent yellow anthers, followed by globose, densely hairy or spiny green fruits that ripen to yellow or orange.
