Solanum pubescens
Solanum pubescens, commonly known as the hairy nightshade, is a versatile medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its unique chemical profile offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Solanum pubescens
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Solanales and placed in 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 scientifically as Solanum pubescens, is identified by various regional names across different linguistic landscapes. In English, it is frequently referred to as the hairy nightshade, a name that reflects its physical characteristics. In Spanish, it is commonly called la mora de monte, while in Portuguese, it is known as a mora-do-mato. Additionally, in the context of local traditional knowledge, it is sometimes referred to as la mora silvestre.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across parts of Western Asia and South Asia. Within the Arabian Peninsula, it is documented to grow in the territories of Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Moving eastward, the species is also found throughout the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it has a recorded presence in India. Consequently, its natural habitat is distributed across these distinct regional landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Solanum pubescens, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its leaf and fruit. The leaf is often studied for its bioactive compounds and is frequently used in traditional remedies to address specific ailments. Similarly, the fruit serves as another significant part of the plant, containing distinct chemical profiles that contribute to its overall therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Solanum pubescens has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hexosamine, hexuronic acid, hydroxyproline.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hexosamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexuronic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxyproline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Solanum pubescens has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Solanum pubescens has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include E. coli, wound.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |