Solanum schenckii
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NameSolanum schenckii
Scientific NameSolanum schenckii Bitter
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatCollected from a waste place on a slope below a road in Puebla state, Mexico, at an altitude of 2660 meters. It was found growing mixed with Solanum oxycarpum.
Parts Usedleaf,flower
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are specified in the provided image or metadata for Solanum schenckii.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Solanum schenckii are not provided in the source. Many species within the Solanum genus contain steroidal glycoalkaloids which can be toxic, and caution is advised with any Solanum species not confirmed safe for consumption.
Cultivation NotesNo cultivation notes are provided in the source.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A herbaceous plant characterized by alternate, simple to somewhat lobed leaves. The specimen displays small, star-shaped flowers with purplish petals and prominent yellow anthers, arranged in axillary or terminal inflorescences.
