Solanum villosum
Hairy nightshade
Solanum villosum, commonly known as the yellow nightshade, is a versatile medicinal plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Widely distributed across tropical regions, it is prized in traditional medicine for its diverse pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, making it a valuable resource for holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Solanum villosum
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Solanum, and its specific species name, Solanum villosum.
| 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 villosum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In the Netherlands, it is called donsnachtschade (nl), while in Sweden, it is known as Gul nattskatta (sv). German speakers call it Gelbfrüchtigter Nachtschatten (de), and in Japan, it is identified as アカミノイヌホオズキ (ja). Additionally, in Wales, the plant is referred to as Codwarth coch (cy).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | donsnachtschade | Wikidata |
| sv | Gul nattskatta | Wikidata |
| de | Gelbfrüchtiger Nachtschatten | Wikidata |
| ja | アカミノイヌホオズキ | Wikidata |
| cy | Codwarth coch | Wikidata |
| he | סולנום שעיר | Wikidata |
| cs | lilek žlutý | Wikidata |
| be | Паслён касматы | Wikidata |
| fi | myskikoiso | Wikidata |
| zh | 红果龙葵 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark and Great Britain. It can also be found growing within the territories of Ireland and Sweden. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is recognized in Austria. Together, these locations define the known geographical range of Solanum villosum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Solanum villosum, is a versatile species where various components can be utilized for different purposes. The plant is often appreciated for its nutritional value, as its foliage can be consumed as leafy vegetables in certain culinary traditions. Most notably, it produces small, edible berries that grow in clusters, which are technically categorized as its fruit. These berries are the most recognizable part of the plant and serve as a key feature in both its biological identification and its traditional medicinal uses.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leafy vegetables | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| berries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Solanum villosum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, cis-hex-3-enyl acetate, saponins, solasodine, vitamin E.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-hex-3-enyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| solasodine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Solanum villosum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dengue fever.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dengue fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |