Solanum aculeatissimum
Solanum aculeatissimum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Solanum aculeatissimum, is a notable medicinal plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This plant holds significant pharmacological potential, offering valuable insights for modern drug development and holistic healing.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Solanum aculeatissimumDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across multiple continents and climatic zones. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Germany. The species also extends to the Macaronesian region, where it can be found in Cape Verde. Furthermore, it is widely distributed across West Tropical Africa. Within this African region, its distribution includes the countries of Burkina, Ghana, and Guinea.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Solanum aculeatissimum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Current drug discovery technologies
Chemicals
Solanum aculeatissimum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Solamargine, solasodine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Solamargine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| solasodine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Solamargine
- Current drug discovery technologies
solasodine
- Planta medica