Solanum neoweberbaueri
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NameSolanum neoweberbaueri
Scientific NameSolanum neoweberbaueri Wittm.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the lomas (coastal hills) of Lima, Peru, specifically found in rocky areas at approximately 350 meters altitude, east of San Bartolo, near the Panamericana Sur highway.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for Solanum neoweberbaueri in the provided information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications are unknown due to lack of documented medicinal use. As a member of the Solanum genus, caution is advised due to the potential presence of toxic glycoalkaloids, which are common in many species within this family.
Cultivation NotesThis species likely prefers arid to semi-arid conditions, thriving in rocky, well-drained soils, typical of coastal lomas ecosystems in Peru. It is adapted to moderate altitudes around 350 meters.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A herbaceous or subshrubby plant characterized by alternate, simple, ovate to elliptic leaves with entire margins and pinnate venation. The specimen shows a stem with attached leaves and a single, stellate flower with five petals, typical of the Solanum genus.
