Solanum crinitum
Solanum crinitum, commonly known as the creeping nightshade, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its unique properties make it a significant subject in ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Solanum crinitum
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Solanum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Solanum crinitum, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In Tamil, it is commonly referred to as உருளைக்கிழங்கு மரம்.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ta | உருளைக்கிழங்கு மரம் | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Solanum crinitum, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. These leaves are often harvested for their bioactive compounds, which are believed to possess therapeutic properties used to treat various ailments. In many herbal practices, the leaves are processed into decoctions or poultices, serving as a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Solanum crinitum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |