Solanum ramulosum
Image: A. A. Oliveira (cc-by)
NameSolanum ramulosum
Scientific NameSolanum ramulosum Sendtn.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatCollected in Brazil, Paraná, Curitiba, within a specific forest inventory plot (Conglomerado: 411 Subunidade: 1 Subparcela: 10 Árvore: 10RN). This indicates a natural habitat in the Brazilian state of Paraná.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesTraditional medicinal uses for Solanum ramulosum are not specified in the provided image or metadata. While many species within the Solanum genus have various traditional applications, often involving fruits or leaves, specific uses for S. ramulosum are not known from this context.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Solanum ramulosum are not provided. As with many species in the Solanum genus, some plants contain steroidal glycoalkaloids (e.g., solanine) which can be toxic, particularly in unripe fruits or other plant parts. Caution is generally advised with unknown Solanum species.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes for Solanum ramulosum are not available from the provided context.
Description
This herbarium specimen displays a shrubby plant, noted as an 'Arbusto 2,2 m' (shrub 2.2 m), with alternate, simple, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It bears clusters of small, dark, spherical fruits along its woody stems. The underside of the leaves appears lighter in color.
