Solanum virginianum
Yellow-berried nightshade
Solanum virginianum, commonly known as the Virginia Nightshade, is a medicinal herb native to specific regions. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it serves as a vital subject for pharmacological research into its bioactive compounds and healing properties.
- Scientific name: Solanum virginianum
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized 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, known scientifically as Solanum virginianum, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Hindi, it is called भटकटैया (bhatkataiya), while in German, it is known as Thai-Aubergine. In Gujarati, the plant is identified as ભોંયરીંગણી (bhonyaringani), and in Vietnamese, it is called Cà pháo. Additionally, in Thai, it is commonly known as มะเขือขื่น (ma khuea khuen).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hi | भटकटैया | Wikidata |
| de | Thai-Aubergine | Wikidata |
| gu | ભોંયરીંગણી | Wikidata |
| vi | Cà pháo | Wikidata |
| th | มะเขือขื่น | Wikidata |
| ml | കണ്ടകാരിച്ചുണ്ട | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄果茄 | Wikidata |
| ne | कन्टकारी | Wikidata |
| ta | கண்டங்கத்தரி | Wikidata |
| bn | কন্টিকারি | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range stretching across several distinct regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, its presence is noted in both Mauritius and Madagascar. Moving toward Western Asia, the species can be found in the territories of Afghanistan and Iran. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Arabian Peninsula, specifically covering the Gulf States. These varied locations highlight the wide environmental adaptability of Solanum virginianum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Solanum virginianum, is a medicinal species where various components can be utilized for therapeutic purposes. While the whole plant is often studied for its complex chemical profile, specific attention is frequently paid to the reproductive structures. The fruit serves as a key morphological feature, and when collected in larger quantities, these fruits contain the seeds essential for propagation. Each individual seed carries the genetic potential for new growth, making the study of the entire lifecycle—from the whole plant to its mature dispersal stage—vital for understanding its medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 21
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| powdered fruit material | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf tissues | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Solanum virginianum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Solasodine, diosgenin, prosapogenin B, solasodine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Solasodine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diosgenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prosapogenin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| solasodine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Solanum virginianum has 9 reported activities identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Antimicrobial, Antiallergic, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Solanum virginianum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tuberculosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |