Solanum tobagense
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NameSolanum tobagense
Scientific NameSolanum tobagense (Sandwith) Bohs
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in primary humid forests at the base of tepuis (table-top mountains) in the Sifontes District of Bolívar State, Venezuela, at elevations between 850-1100 meters above sea level.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented in the provided materials.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNone documented in the provided materials.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are not provided, but its natural habitat suggests a preference for humid forest conditions at moderate elevations.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A shrub characterized by its white corolla and pendulous green fruits. The specimen displays large, ovate leaves with prominent venation, typical of many species within the Solanaceae family.
