Solanum luteoalbum
Image: Särkinen, Tiina E. (cc0)
NameSolanum luteoalbum
Scientific NameSolanum luteoalbum
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in dry forests along streams in the Department of Cajamarca, Chota Province, Peru, at altitudes ranging from 1000 to 1500 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation on traditional medicinal uses is not provided in the given metadata or image.
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Cultivation NotesPrefers dry forest conditions and proximity to streams. Thrives at altitudes between 1000-1500 meters, suggesting a need for a warm, possibly subtropical to tropical climate.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A tree growing 2-10 meters tall, characterized by a spiny trunk that is greenish in younger plants and reddish in older ones. It produces descending white flowers and dry, black fruits containing shining, reniform, brown seeds.
