Solanum stramoniifolium var. stramoniifolium
Solanum mammosum
Solanum stramoniifolium var. stramoniifolium, commonly known as a specialized variety of nightshade, is a medicinal plant valued for its unique bioactive properties. Found in specific ecological niches, it contains potent alkaloids used in traditional healing practices to address various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Solanum stramoniifolium var. stramoniifolium
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, falling into the family Solanaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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, scientifically known as Solanum stramoniifolium var. stramoniifolium, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 乳茄 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and in the Hong Kong dialect (zh-hk). In Portuguese, it is known as Teta-de-vaca, while in Indonesian, it is commonly called Terung susu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 乳茄 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 乳茄 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 乳茄 | Wikidata |
| pt | Teta-de-vaca | Wikidata |
| id | Terung susu | Wikidata |
| de | Kuheuterpflanze | Wikidata |
| ml | അഞ്ചുമുലച്ചി | Wikidata |
| ja | ツノナス | Wikidata |
| ru | Паслён сосочковый | Wikidata |
| es | Solanum mammosum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is documented to grow in India, specifically in the state of Assam. Its presence extends across the Atlantic to the Caribbean, where it can be found in Trinidad and Tobago. In Central America, the species is also established in both Nicaragua and Panamá. Together, these locations highlight the varied environmental range of this particular variety.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Solanum stramoniifolium var. stramoniifolium, possesses several distinct morphological features used in botanical identification. The leaves are a prominent characteristic, with each individual leaf displaying a specific structure and vein pattern typical of the species. For reproduction, the plant produces a fruit that contains the essential seed necessary for the next generation. Additionally, the underground roots serve to anchor the plant and absorb vital nutrients from the soil to support its medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 19
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| leaf | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seed | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| unripe fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Solanum stramoniifolium var. stramoniifolium has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |