Solanum tenuiflagellatum
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NameSolanum tenuiflagellatum
Scientific NameSolanum tenuiflagellatum Bitter ex S.Knapp
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the cloud forests of the Cordillera de la Costa in Distrito Federal, Venezuela, typically found on northern slopes at elevations around 1750 meters, often growing along streams.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided image or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are described in the provided image or metadata.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are not provided. However, its natural habitat suggests it thrives in cool, moist cloud forest conditions at high altitudes.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This herbarium specimen displays a shrub, approximately 2.0 meters tall, characterized by cream-white flowers with plane petals and green, pendant fruits. The leaves are ovate to elliptic with entire margins.
