Solanum ursinum
Image: The New York Botanical Garden (cc-by)
NameSolanum ursinum
Scientific NameSolanum ursinum Rusby
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatCollected in Peru, specifically in the Cusco region, La Convención province, Ocobamba District, at Mesa Pelada. It thrives in intervened humid forests at an elevation of approximately 2613 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,flower
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are indicated in the provided image or metadata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are mentioned in the provided information.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are available from the provided image or metadata.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This specimen is a shrub, recorded to grow up to 4 meters tall. It features leaves and clusters of brownish-green flower buds, as observed on the herbarium sheet.
