Solanum pereirae
Image: Scarponi, T. M. (cc-by)
NameSolanum pereirae
Scientific NameSolanum pereirae Carvalho
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatCollected from Mata do Carvão, within a Deciduous Seasonal Forest, located in the Estação Ecológica de Guaxirdiba, São Francisco de Itabapoana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Parts Usedleaf,flower
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation on traditional medicinal uses for Solanum pereirae is not provided in the source material.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsInformation on contraindications for Solanum pereirae is not provided in the source material. Many species within the Solanum genus are known to contain steroidal glycoalkaloids and other potentially toxic compounds, thus caution is generally advised when considering any use of plants from this genus.
Cultivation NotesInformation on cultivation notes for Solanum pereirae is not provided in the source material.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This specimen represents a shrub, approximately 2.2 meters in height, characterized by a stem adorned with thorns. The flowers are described as hairy, white, and dry, as observed in the collected sample.
