Solanum tumulicola
Image: Latz, P.; Quarmby, A. (cc-by)
NameSolanum tumulicola
Scientific NameSolanum tumulicola Symon
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis plant is locally common in run-on areas within cracking clay soils. It is found in association with other species such as Astrebla pectinata, Iseilema spp., Ipomoea lochophylla, and occasional Acacia georginae, specifically noted 13km West of Tobermory Hmsd. in the Northern Territory, Australia.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are indicated in the provided herbarium specimen or metadata. Information regarding its ethnobotanical application is not available from this source.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific medicinal uses or active constituents are provided, therefore, known contraindications are not available from this source. Many species within the Solanum genus contain steroidal glycoalkaloids which can be toxic, so caution is generally advised.
Cultivation NotesAs a clonal subshrub found in cracking clay soils, it likely prefers well-drained but moisture-retentive conditions, possibly thriving in areas that receive seasonal water run-off. It is adapted to the semi-arid to arid environments of the Northern Territory, Australia.
Raritycommon
Description
Solanum tumulicola is a clonal subshrub characterized by its yellow globular fruits. The specimen shows woody stems with relatively small, ovate to lanceolate leaves, and clusters of dried fruits.
