Solanum hoehnei

Solanum hoehnei, commonly known as a member of the nightshade family, is a botanical species primarily found in South American ecosystems. While less documented than its relatives, this plant holds significant interest for researchers studying phytochemical properties and potential medicinal applications within traditional ethnobotanical practices and biodiversity studies.

  • Scientific name: Solanum hoehnei
  • Family: Solanaceae
  • Native range: Southern America

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.

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 hoehnei, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly called the hoeheni nightshade, while in Portuguese, it is known as erva-de-santa-luzia.
Language Common Name Source

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.

Region Area Source
Brazil Brazil Northeast WCVP
Brazil Brazil Southeast WCVP
Brazil Brazil South WCVP

Activities

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

Total activities
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Hepatoprotective 1 ★☆☆☆☆