Solanum schliebenii
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NameSolanum schliebenii
Scientific NameSolanum schliebenii Werderm.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in closed forests on steep slopes, typically reaching a canopy height of 35 meters, at an altitude of 1810 meters. This specific specimen was collected in the Uluguru North Catchment Forest Reserve in Tanzania.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Preparation Methods
Rarityuncommon
Description
A small, few-branched tree characterized by stems with coarse, initially purple filaments that later turn brown and shed. Its leaves and petioles are pale brownish and tomentose. The plant produces pale purple flowers, 1.8 cm across, with recurving petal lobes and bright yellow anthers, and globose, orange-red fruits, 1 cm across, which emit a smell reminiscent of tomato.
