Solanum spissifolium
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NameSolanum spissifolium
Scientific NameSolanum spissifolium Sendtn.
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatCollected on a grassy gentle slope at an altitude of 850 meters in the Estado de São Paulo, Brazil, specifically in Bairro Caete, Municipio de São Roque, 50km west of São Paulo.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation regarding the traditional medicinal uses of Solanum spissifolium is not available from the provided herbarium specimen or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Solanum spissifolium are not available from the provided information. As with many Solanum species, caution is advised due to potential toxicity.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes for this specific species are not available from the provided herbarium specimen or metadata.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This herbarium specimen displays a woody, branching plant, approximately 40cm tall, characterized by numerous small, linear to narrowly oblong leaves. Prominent, dark, somewhat ribbed or segmented fruits are borne along the stems, indicating a shrubby growth habit.
