Solanum mammosum
Solanum mammosum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Solanum mammosum, scientifically known as Solanum mammosum, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Solanaceae family. Characterized by its unique, nipple-like fruit, this plant holds significant importance in traditional medicine. It is frequently studied for its diverse pharmacological properties, including potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Solanum mammosumDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several continents and climate zones. In Middle Europe, it can be found specifically within the borders of Germany. Its range extends significantly into the African continent, including West Tropical Africa in Ghana. Furthermore, it inhabits West-Central Tropical Africa, with notable presence in Burundi and the DR Congo. Finally, the species is also distributed throughout East Tropical Africa, particularly in Kenya.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Solanum mammosum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Khasianine, Ravifoline, Solamargine, Solasonine, solasodine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Khasianine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ravifoline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Solamargine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Solasonine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| solasodine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Khasianine
- Journal of natural products
Ravifoline
- Journal of natural products
Solamargine
- Journal of natural products
Solasonine
- Journal of natural products
solasodine
- Journal of natural products
Conditions
Solanum mammosum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Journal of proteome research