Solanum sporadotrichum
NameSolanum sporadotrichum
Scientific NameSolanum sporadotrichum
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to eastern Australia, growing in open forests, woodlands, and sometimes rainforest margins or disturbed sites in Queensland and New South Wales.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo widely documented traditional medicinal uses for Solanum sporadotrichum are available in ethnobotanical literature, likely due to the potential toxicity common in many Solanum species.
Active ConstituentsSteroidal glycoalkaloids
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsDue to the likely presence of toxic steroidal glycoalkaloids, internal use is strongly contraindicated. Avoid use during pregnancy, lactation, and in children. Exercise extreme caution with any external application.
Cultivation NotesPrefers well-drained soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can be propagated from seed.
Raritycommon
Description
An erect, prickly shrub, typically 0.5-2 meters tall, characterized by stellate hairs and numerous sharp prickles on its stems, leaves, and calyx. Its leaves are ovate to broadly ovate, often deeply lobed, and also covered in hairs and prickles.
