Solanum trichostylum
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NameSolanum trichostylum
Scientific NameSolanum trichostylum Merr. & L.M.Perry
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in the margins of clearings at high altitudes (2780m) in regions such as Repeater Station, Mt. Fala, Central Province, Papua New Guinea.
Parts Usedwhole_plant,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for Solanum trichostylum in the provided information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsUnknown, as specific medicinal uses and properties are not documented for this species.
Cultivation NotesThrives in high-altitude, semi-woody, scrambling conditions, typically found at the margins of clearings.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A scrambling, semi-woody plant characterized by patent, midgreen leaves and prominent purplish spines on its stems and branches. The flowers feature a rotate purple corolla with a blue-purple center and yellow-brown anthers. Unripe berries are green.
