Solanum zanzibarense
Image: Herbarium of the University of Coimbra, Portugal (COI) (cc-by)
NameSolanum zanzibarense
Scientific NameSolanum zanzibarense Vatke
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to coastal regions of Mozambique, specifically documented from Ilha Vamizi in Cabo Delgado province.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for this species in available literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsUnknown, as specific medicinal uses and active constituents are not well-documented for this species.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are not readily available for this particular species.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A species of Solanum, this plant is characterized by white flowers with four petals and globose, yellow fruits approximately 1 cm in diameter when mature. The herbarium specimen shows a branched stem with alternate, ovate leaves.
