Solanum oocarpum
Image: M. L. Fonseca ; R. C. Mendonça, F. C. A. Oliveira & E. Cardoso (cc-by)
NameSolanum oocarpum
Scientific NameSolanum oocarpum Sendtn.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in the Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park, Goianápolis municipality, Brazil, at an altitude of 900 meters. It grows in sandy, clay, or stony, flat soils, typically along the edge of altered semideciduous dry forests.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for this plant in the provided metadata or image.
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Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications or drug interactions are documented for this plant.
Cultivation NotesThis plant is a heliophytic shrub, suggesting it prefers sunny conditions. It thrives in sandy, clay, or stony soils and is found at an altitude of approximately 900 meters in semideciduous dry forest edge environments.
Raritycommon
Description
A heliophytic shrub growing to about 1.5 meters in height, characterized by papery leaves, white flowers, and yellow stamens. The specimen shows mature leaves and developing flower clusters.
