Solanum sessiliflorum
Solanum sessiliflorum, commonly known as a medicinal member of the nightshade family, is a significant botanical species utilized in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers therapeutic potential in treating various ailments, making it a subject of growing interest in ethnopharmacological research and studies.
- Scientific name: Solanum sessiliflorum
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, falling into the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Solanum and the specific species Solanum sessiliflorum.
| 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, Solanum sessiliflorum, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Hungarian, it is referred to as Orinoco-paradicsom, while in Dutch, it is called the Orinoco-appel. In several other linguistic contexts, including Lebanese, Marathi, and Russian, the common name used is Кокона.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | Orinoco-paradicsom | Wikidata |
| lbe | Кокона | Wikidata |
| mrj | Кокона | Wikidata |
| nl | Orinoco-appel | Wikidata |
| ru | Кокона | Wikidata |
| udm | Кокона | Wikidata |
| uk | Кокона | Wikidata |
| eo | Kokono (solano) | Wikidata |
| zh | 可納果 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 可納果 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across parts of Central and South America. In Central America, it can be found growing in the countries of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panamá. Its range extends southward into Northern South America as well. Specifically, it inhabits the tropical regions of French Guiana and Suriname. Together, these locations define the known geographical footprint of Solanum sessiliflorum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Solanum sessiliflorum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include solasodine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| solasodine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Solanum sessiliflorum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include metabolic syndrome.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| metabolic syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |