Solanum hoehnei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Solanum. Therefore, its full taxonomic lineage identifies it as Solanum hoehnei.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical range within the borders of Brazil. It can be found growing across the diverse landscapes of the Brazil Northeast region. Additionally, its presence extends into the subtropical environments of the Brazil Southeast. The species also inhabits the more temperate areas located in the Brazil South region. Consequently, this distribution highlights the plant's ability to adapt to various Brazilian climates.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Solanum hoehnei is defined by its preference for the humid conditions of the Floresta Ombrófila (equivalent to the Floresta Pluvial), where it thrives within these dense, rain-fed forest ecosystems. This species occupies a broad altitudinal gradient, distributed from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 1000 m AMSL. This wide elevational range, spanning from 0 to 1000 m AMSL, allows the plant to adapt to various microclimates within the tropical rainforest structure, ranging from lowland basins to mid-elevation slopes.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Life history

The life history of Solanum hoehnei is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. Throughout its existence, the plant undergoes various developmental stages, starting from seed germination which leads to the establishment of a robust vegetative structure capable of sustained growth. As a perennial, it possesses the biological capacity to survive dormant periods and re-emerge, allowing it to accumulate biomass and resources over several years. This long-term survival strategy supports its reproductive phases, where it eventually produces flowers and seeds to ensure the continuation of the species within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Solanum hoehnei is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, typically functioning as a self-supporting plant rather than a climber. It maintains a terrestrial existence, existing as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies toward other species. Unlike epiphytic plants that may cling to hosts, this species is strictly terrestrial in its habitat and growth habit. Its structure is defined by its herbaceous nature, lacking woody tissue, which allows it to thrive in its specific ecological niche as a free-standing terrestrial herb.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Solanum hoehnei has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.

Hepatoprotective

1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Preparations

Solanum hoehnei has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Solanum alatum aqueous extract.

Solanum alatum aqueous extract

1. The American journal of Chinese medicine