Solanum paniculatum
Solanum paniculatum, commonly known as the paniculate nightshade, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Scientific name: Solanum paniculatum
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the 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 by its scientific name Solanum paniculatum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is widely recognized as Jurubeba, while in the Yoruba language, it is called Igba ajá. The Arabic name for this species is باذنجان عنقودي, and in Azerbaijani, it is documented under the names Solanum botelho and Solanum pseudoauriculatum pseudoauriculatum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Jurubeba | Wikidata |
| ar | باذنجان عنقودي | Wikidata |
| pt | Igba ajá | Wikidata |
| az | Solanum botelho | Wikidata |
| az | Solanum pseudoauriculatum pseudoauriculatum | Wikidata |
| az | Solanum pseudoauriculatum f. flavescens | Wikidata |
| az | Solanum botelhianum | Wikidata |
| az | Solanum reticulatum | Wikidata |
| az | Solanum dictyoticum | Wikidata |
| az | Solanum rothelianum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across multiple continents and oceanic regions. In the Atlantic, its presence is noted within the Macaronesian region, specifically in Cape Verde. Moving towards the Americas, it can be found in Western South America, particularly in Bolivia. Within Brazil, the species is widely distributed across the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions. This broad distribution highlights the plant's ability to inhabit various ecological zones throughout the tropics and subtropical areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Solanum paniculatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carotenoids, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Solanum paniculatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Solanum paniculatum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |