Solanum hirtum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence throughout the diverse landscapes of Mexico. Its distribution is notably extensive, covering the country from the Northeast to the Northwest. It can also be found growing across the various regions of the Mexico Southwest. Furthermore, the species is well-established within the humid environments of the Mexico Southeast. Finally, its geographical reach extends into the coastal areas of the Mexico Gulf.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Solanum hirtum is characterized by its broad adaptability across diverse altitudinal gradients, allowing it to occupy a wide variety of ecological niches. It thrives in environments spanning from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 2200 m AMSL. This extensive elevational range, starting from 0 m AMSL, indicates the species' ability to tolerate varying temperature regimes, atmospheric pressures, and moisture levels found in both lowland tropical habitats and higher montane regions. Such versatility suggests that the plant can successfully compete in diverse landscapes, ranging from humid lowlands to more temperate mid-elevation zones.

Elevational range max:

2200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Solanum hirtum is characterized by a growth form primarily categorized as a shrub or subshrub, exhibiting a woody nature in its structural development. As a terrestrial plant, it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte, remaining firmly rooted in soil rather than growing upon other plants as a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte. It is a self-supporting organism that does not require climbing mechanisms such as lianas or vines, as it lacks the obligatory or facultative climbing traits associated with vines. Furthermore, the species is an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior, functioning as an independent entity within its ecosystem rather than an obligatory or facultative parasite.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Solanum hirtum has 2 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 root, stem.

Root

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Stem

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Preparations

Solanum hirtum has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root extract, stem extract.

Root extract

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Stem extract

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology