Solanum manabiense
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NameSolanum manabiense
Scientific NameSolanum manabiense S. Stern
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound on roadsides in the Pacoche Reserve, near Manta to San Lorenzo, ~2 km S of El Aromo, Manabi, Ecuador, at an altitude of 350 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit,whole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented in the provided source for Solanum manabiense.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Solanum manabiense are not documented in the provided source. As a member of the Solanum genus, caution is advised as many species contain potentially toxic alkaloids.
Cultivation NotesThis species grows as a trailing, potentially rhizomatous herb, adapted to roadside habitats in tropical regions of Ecuador at moderate altitudes (around 350m).
Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum manabiense is a trailing herb, with some shoots rhizomatous. Its fruits are initially white/pale, becoming transparent and exploding with water pressure when mature. Flowers are held down, featuring a white corolla and yellow anthers, which can sometimes be slightly unequal.
