Solanum guaraniticum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Solanum villaricense var. typicum
• Solanum bonariense var. subintegrum
• Solanum bonariense f. intermedium
• Solanum bonariense var. leptophyllum
• Solanum bonariense var. lobatum
• Solanum bonariense f. lobatum
• Solanum fastigiatum var. acicularium
• Solanum bonariense var. paraguariense
• Solanum bonariense var. villaricense
• Solanum villaricense
• Solanum villaricense f. lobatum
• Solanum villaricense f. subintegrum
• Solanum villaricense var. paraguariense

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, it is further categorized into the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Solanum as the species Solanum guaraniticum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the southern regions of the South American continent. In Brazil, its presence is primarily documented throughout the southern part of the country. Moving across borders, it is also found within the northeastern territories of Argentina. Additionally, the species extends its range into the nation of Paraguay. Consequently, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Solanum guaraniticum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Solanum guaraniticum is characterized by its adaptability to a diverse range of environmental conditions and varying landscape types. This species inhabits a wide altitudinal gradient, ranging from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to an elevation of 1000 m AMSL. Its distribution spans several distinct ecosystems, showing a capacity to persist in both natural and disturbed environments. It is found within anthropized areas (Área Antrópica) and open landscapes such as clean fields (Campo Limpo), as well as within more complex forest structures, including Deciduous Seasonal Forests (Floresta Estacional Decidual), Semi-deciduous Seasonal Forests (Floresta Estacional Semidecidual), and Mixed Ombrophilous Forests (Floresta Ombrófila Mista).

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Área Antrópica, Campo Limpo, Floresta Estacional Decidual, Floresta Estacional Semidecidual, Floresta Ombrófila Mista

Life history

The life history of Solanum guaranitium is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, meaning the plant persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. As a long-lived species, it establishes a stable presence within its ecosystem, undergoing continuous growth and seasonal development over many years. This perennial nature allows the plant to invest significant energy into robust structural development, enabling it to survive various environmental fluctuations and contribute to the long-term stability of its habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Solanum guaraniticum is characterized by its growth as a woody shrub, exhibiting a robust and self-supporting structure. This species functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence within its habitat. Although its environmental niche may vary, its primary habit is terrestrial rather than aquatic or semiaquatic, and it does not rely on other plants for support as a climber would. The plant's physical form is defined by its woody nature, providing the structural integrity necessary for its shrubby development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Solanum guaraniticum 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. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Solanum guaraniticum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Flavonoids, Gallic acid, RUTIN, Tannins.

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Gallic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

RUTIN

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Tannins

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

caffeic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

kaempferol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

quercetin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

rosmarinic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Solanum guaraniticum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations