Solanum mellobarretoi
Image: S.C. Galassi; et al. (cc-by)
NameSolanum mellobarretoi
Scientific NameSolanum mellobarretoi M.F. Agra & Stehmann
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound at the edge of forests in the Serra do Cipó region, Minas Gerais, Brazil, specifically in areas like Santana do Riacho.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented for this newly described species.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot specifically studied for this species. Many species within the Solanum genus contain toxic steroidal glycoalkaloids, and ingestion of any part of this plant is not recommended without further specific toxicological and ethnobotanical research.
Cultivation NotesNot specified. Likely requires conditions similar to its natural habitat in the Serra do Cipó region of Brazil.
Rarityrare
Description
This plant is a small, spiny tree, approximately 2 meters tall, characterized by its extremely glandular and oily appearance. It produces purplish-blue flowers with yellow anthers. Its fruits mature from green to yellowish.
