Solanum aureitomentosum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Solanales and placed in the family Solanaceae. Finally, its taxonomic position is defined by its membership in the genus Solanum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its distribution extends into East Tropical Africa, specifically documented in Tanzania. Furthermore, it is widely spread throughout South Tropical Africa, occurring in countries such as Angola and Malawi. Finally, the species is also known to inhabit the southern region of Mozambique.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Solanum aureitomentosum is characterized by its distinct growth form, which is classified as a shrub. This structural habit contributes to its presence in its natural habitat, providing a sturdy and branched architecture. In terms of its tissue composition, the plant exhibits a woody nature, possessing lignified stems that provide the necessary mechanical support and durability typical of woody perennials.

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Solanum aureitomentosum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Planta medica
2. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Solanum aureitomentosum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include SC-1, SC-2.

SC-1

1. Advances in experimental medicine and biology
2. Planta medica

SC-2

1. Planta medica

Activities

Solanum aureitomentosum has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimycotic.

Antimycotic

1. Advances in experimental medicine and biology
2. Planta medica
3. Archivos de investigacion medica

Preparations

Solanum aureitomentosum has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extract, methanolic extract, saponin SC-2.

Extract

1. Planta medica

Methanolic extract

1. Planta medica

Saponin sc-2

1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM