Solanum olmosense
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NameSolanum olmosense
Scientific NameSolanum olmosense Ochoa
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound growing amongst bushes on roadsides within rain forest and scrub regions, specifically at an altitude of 1,850 meters in the Department of Lambayeque, Peru.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,root
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented or inferred for Solanum olmosense from the provided herbarium information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are known or mentioned for this species in the provided information. As with many species in the Solanum genus, caution should be exercised due to the potential presence of toxic alkaloids.
Cultivation NotesThis species is adapted to high-altitude, humid environments typical of rain forest and scrub regions. It prefers growing in association with other bushes and may be prone to fungal diseases such as Phytophthora.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A plant species typically growing 50-150cm tall, characterized by its winged leaf rachis, stellate white to cream flowers, and pubescent tubers. The specimen indicates susceptibility to Phytophthora disease.
