Solanum lythrocarpum
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NameSolanum lythrocarpum
Scientific NameSolanum lythrocarpum A.R.Bean
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Queensland, Australia, where it grows in open forests, woodlands, and shrublands, often on sandy or rocky soils.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Solanum lythrocarpum. Many species within the Solanum genus are known to contain toxic steroidal glycoalkaloids and are generally not used medicinally or are used with extreme caution.
Active Constituentssteroidal glycoalkaloids
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsThis species is likely toxic due to the presence of steroidal glycoalkaloids, common in the Solanum genus. It is not recommended for internal or external medicinal use.
Cultivation NotesPrefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is adapted to the sub-tropical and tropical environments of its native Queensland.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum lythrocarpum is an erect, unarmed shrub typically growing 1-2 meters tall. It features alternate, simple, lanceolate to elliptic leaves and small, star-shaped white to pale violet flowers arranged in few-flowered cymes.
