Solanum pinetorum
Image: F.C.S. Vieira (cc-by)
NameSolanum pinetorum
Scientific NameSolanum pinetorum (L.B.Sm. & Downs) Bohs
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to mixed ombrophilous forests in Santa Catarina, Brazil, typically found at elevations around 1000 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for Solanum pinetorum in the provided information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are known for Solanum pinetorum from the provided data. As with many Solanum species, caution is advised due to the potential presence of steroidal glycoalkaloids, which can be toxic.
Cultivation NotesPrefers conditions typical of mixed ombrophilous forests at high elevations, suggesting a need for consistent moisture and specific temperature ranges, likely thriving in shaded or semi-shaded environments.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This herbarium specimen displays a woody shrub with slender stems and simple, ovate to lanceolate leaves. The leaves are dark brown due to preservation, and some small, possibly immature fruits or flower remnants are visible in the leaf axils.
