Solanum laciniatum
Solanum laciniaatum, commonly known as a member of the nightshade family, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Native to specific tropical regions, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for developing new therapeutic treatments and natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Solanum laciniatum
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, specifically within the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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 laciniaatum, is referred to by various regional common names across different languages. In Azerbaijan, it is called Paycıqlı quşüzümü, while in Sweden, it is known as Gult känguruäpple. The Welsh name for this species is Afal cangarŵ, and in Hungary, it is referred to as orvosi csucsor. Additionally, in Finland, the plant is commonly called kengurunkoiso.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Paycıqlı quşüzümü | Wikidata |
| sv | Gult känguruäpple | Wikidata |
| cy | Afal cangarŵ | Wikidata |
| hu | orvosi csucsor | Wikidata |
| fi | kengurunkoiso | Wikidata |
| zh | 袋鼠蘋果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 澳洲茄 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide range of presence across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be observed within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also found throughout Middle Europe, specifically in Germany. Its reach extends into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the landscapes of France. Finally, the species completes its recorded range by appearing in the southern reaches of Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Solanum laciniatum, is recognized for its specific morphological characteristics, particularly its leaves. The leaves are a primary component of the plant's structure and play a crucial role in its biological functions. In many medicinal contexts, the leaf morphology, including its shape and surface texture, is a key identifying feature used to distinguish this species from others within the Solanum genus.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Solanum laciniatum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include solasodine, N-acetyl-m-aminobenzoic acid, salicyl alcohol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| solasodine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-acetyl-m-aminobenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |