Solanum crinitum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Solanum macranthum
• Solanum grandiflorum var. setosum
• Solanum cyananthum
• Solanum cyananthum var. jubatum
• Solanum echinocaulum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Ultimately, Solanum crinitum is identified under the genus Solanum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several distinct tropical regions. Within the Indo-China territory, it can be found specifically in Myanmar. Its presence extends to the Caribbean, where it inhabits Trinidad and Tobago. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout Northern South America. In this South American region, it is documented in French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Solanum crinitum is characterized by significant adaptability across diverse and varied ecosystems. It inhabits a wide spectrum of environments, ranging from anthropized areas (Área Antrópica) to specialized natural formations such as Caatinga (strictu sensu), Campo de Várzea, Campo Rupestre, Cerrado (lato sensu), and various forest types including Floresta de Várzea, Floresta Estacional Decidual, Floresta Estacional Semi-decidual, and Floresta Ombrófila (pluvial forest). Additionally, its distribution extends into Restinga, Savana Amazônica, and various other vegetation types (Veget). This broad ecological amplitude is supported by its ability to thrive across a specific altitudinal gradient, occurring at elevations ranging from a minimum of 100 m AMSL to a maximum of 1000 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

100 m AMSL

Habitat :

Área Antrópica, Caatinga (stricto sensu), Campo de Várzea, Campo Rupestre, Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta de Várzea, Floresta Estacional Decidual, Floresta Estacional Semidecidual, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial), Restinga, Savana Amazônica, Veget

Morphology

The morphology of Solanum crinitum is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree that reaches a maximum plant height of approximately 6 m. As a terrestrial organism, it functions as an independent species, showing no parasitic or epiphytic tendencies, and instead grows directly within soil-based environments rather than in aquatic or semiaquatic habitats. Although it possesses a self-supporting structure, it is classified as a self-supporting climber rather than an obligatory liana or vine, allowing it to maintain its upright, woody stature.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

6 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Solanum crinitum is characterized by a metabolic framework governed by the C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and resource utilization strategies. Under this C3 mechanism, the plant utilizes the enzyme Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO) to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide directly into a three-carbon compound during the Calvin cycle. This physiological trait implies that the plant is most efficient in environments with moderate temperatures and sufficient moisture, as it lacks the specialized anatomical adaptations of C4 or CAM plants to minimize photorespiration. Consequently, its gas exchange and transpiration rates are closely linked to stomatal conductance, playing a critical role in its water-use efficiency and overall biomass production.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Solanum crinitum is characterized by the production of small, uniform seeds that facilitate its dispersal and establishment in various environments. Based on empirical data, the seeds exhibit a highly consistent physical profile with no observed variation in weight across the sample set. The seed mass is precisely recorded at a mean value of 0.00219 g, a figure that is mirrored by both the maximum and minimum recorded values of 0.00219 g. This lack of deviation in seed mass suggests a highly standardized reproductive output, ensuring that each seed carries a consistent nutrient load to support early seedling development.

Seed mass mean:

0.00219 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Solanum crinitum 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Chemicals

Solanum crinitum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-Phytol, ETHYL PALMITATE, PENTADECANAL, Pentadecane, methyl salicylate.

(E)-Phytol

1. Pharmaceutical biology

ETHYL PALMITATE

1. Pharmaceutical biology

PENTADECANAL

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Pentadecane

1. Pharmaceutical biology

methyl salicylate

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Activities

Solanum crinitum has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.

Abortifacient

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Antimicrobial

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Cytotoxic

1. Pharmaceutical biology