Solanum neoweberbaueri
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NameSolanum neoweberbaueri
Scientific NameSolanum neoweberbaueri Wittm.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Lomas de Quilmana region in the Cañete Province of Lima, Peru, found at approximately 350 meters altitude. It grows in sandy soils, often associated with Calceolaria, Urticaceae, and Oxalidaceae species.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for Solanum neoweberbaueri in the provided information or readily available ethnobotanical sources. The genus Solanum is diverse, with some species being food plants, others medicinal, and many toxic.
Active ConstituentsSteroidal glycoalkaloids
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsAs with many Solanum species, caution is advised due to the potential presence of toxic steroidal glycoalkaloids. Ingestion of unknown Solanum species can lead to poisoning.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are not available. It is a wild species adapted to the sandy lomas ecosystems of coastal Peru.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A non-tuberiferous plant species characterized by simple, ovate leaves and flowers with a lilac corolla featuring a distinctive white star. This specimen is a dried herbarium sample showing the stem, leaves, and faded flowers.
