Solanum woodii
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NameSolanum woodii
Scientific NameSolanum woodii Särkinen & S.Knapp
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in the floodplain and adjacent upland areas along the Río Seco in Prov. Cordillera, Santa Cruz, Bolivia, at an altitude of 525 meters. It grows in dry chaco woodland, often on partly shaded banks, alongside species like Acacia aroma and Tecoma stans.
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Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented for Solanum woodii in the provided information. Many species within the Solanum genus are known for their toxicity, and specific medicinal applications would require detailed ethnobotanical study.
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Contraindications & WarningsAs a member of the Solanum genus, Solanum woodii may contain toxic alkaloids. Without specific research on this species, it should be considered potentially poisonous, and internal use is not recommended.
Cultivation NotesThis annual herb prefers partly shaded banks and conditions typical of dry chaco woodland. It would likely thrive in well-drained soil with moderate moisture, mimicking its native Bolivian habitat.
Rarityuncommon
Description
An annual herb characterized by white corollas with a dark purplish ring at the base, yellow anthers, and a white style. The plant exhibits a branching habit with simple leaves, as observed in the herbarium specimen.
