Solanum erianthum
Solanum erianthum, commonly known as a member of the nightshade family, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering promising therapeutic potential for modern drug development and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Solanum erianthum
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification concludes with 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, known scientifically as Solanum erianthum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and the Cantonese dialect used in Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is called 假烟叶树 (or 假煙葉樹). In Indonesia, the species is commonly known as Terung teter (id), while in Spanish-speaking contexts, it is referred to as Solanum verbascifolium (es).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 假烟叶树 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 假煙葉樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 假煙葉樹 | Wikidata |
| id | Terung teter | Wikidata |
| es | Solanum verbascifolium | Wikidata |
| vi | Ngoi | Wikidata |
| zh | 假烟叶树 | Wikidata |
| it | Solanum verbascifolium | Wikidata |
| fr | Solanum verbascifolium | Wikidata |
| th | ฝ่าแป้ง | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Its presence is also documented throughout the nation of Ghana. Furthermore, the species inhabits parts of Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical range extends into Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Solanum erianthum, utilizes its foliage as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves of the species are often harvested for their bioactive properties, with each individual leaf serving as a potential source of therapeutic compounds. Whether prepared as a decoction or applied topically, the leaf remains the most significant botanical part used to harness the plant's healing potential.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Solanum erianthum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-humulene, beta-caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide, flavonoid, humulene epoxide II.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-humulene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| humulene epoxide II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl salicylate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| solasodine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Solanum erianthum 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |