Solanum xanthophaeum
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NameSolanum xanthophaeum
Scientific NameSolanum xanthophaeum Bitter
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in secondary montane forests at an elevation of 1895 meters, specifically in the Yanachaga-Chemillén National Park, Tunqui Sector, along the road to María Puñis, in the Huancabamba District of Oxapampa, Pasco region, Peru.
Parts Usedleaf
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are provided in the available information.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications are provided in the available information.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are provided in the available information.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A shrub growing up to 1.5 meters tall, characterized by a green calyx, whitish corolla, yellow anthers, a white style, and a green stigma. The herbarium specimen shows ovate to elliptic leaves on a branched stem.
