Solanum subsylvestre
Image: The New York Botanical Garden (cc-by)
NameSolanum subsylvestre
Scientific NameSolanum subsylvestre L.B.Sm. & Downs
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatCollected from the edge of a forest containing Araucaria trees in Salvador do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This indicates a natural habitat in subtropical or temperate forest margins of southern Brazil.
Parts Usedleaf,flower
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesInformation regarding traditional medicinal uses for Solanum subsylvestre is not provided in the image or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsInformation regarding contraindications for Solanum subsylvestre is not provided in the image or metadata.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are not available from the provided herbarium specimen and metadata.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This herbarium specimen displays a plant with alternate, petiolate leaves that are ovate to elliptic, featuring entire margins and a noticeable pubescence, particularly on the lighter underside. Small, dried flower clusters or immature fruits are visible along the stems, suggesting a woody or semi-woody growth habit.
