Solanum nuricum
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NameSolanum nuricum
Scientific NameSolanum nuricum M.Nee
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis plant is found at the margin of woods bordering savannas, specifically collected in Estado Bolívar, Venezuela, at an altitude of 400 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented in the provided herbarium specimen or metadata for Solanum nuricum.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications for Solanum nuricum are documented in the provided materials. However, the genus Solanum is known to contain species with toxic steroidal glycoalkaloids, and caution is generally advised when considering any Solanum species for medicinal use without specific knowledge.
Cultivation NotesThis shrub thrives in conditions typical of wood margins bordering savannas, suggesting a preference for well-drained soils and potentially full sun to partial shade, at elevations around 400 meters.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum nuricum is a shrub growing up to 3 meters tall. It features membranous leaves, deep green on the upper surface and dull green with yellow-brown below. Young stems are covered in fulvous-brown pubescence, and its corolla is pale lavender.
