Solanum manabiense
Image: E. J. Tepe (cc0)
NameSolanum manabiense
Scientific NameSolanum manabiense S. Stern
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Ecuador, specifically originating from the Manabí province, within the Pacoche Reserve. It is found at an elevation of approximately 350 meters above sea level.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses for Solanum manabiense are specified in the provided image or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications or drug interactions for Solanum manabiense are mentioned in the provided image or metadata.
Cultivation NotesSeeds for this specimen were collected from a type collection in Ecuador and subsequently cultivated in the greenhouses at the University of Utah.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A herbaceous plant characterized by simple stems and ovate to lanceolate leaves. It bears small white flowers, which are typically arranged in axillary or terminal clusters along the stem.
