Solanum trilobatum

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Solanum trilobatum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Solanum
Species:
S. trilobatum
Binomial name
Solanum trilobatum
Synonyms [1]
  • Solanum acetosifolium Lam.
  • Solanum canaranum Miq.
  • Solanum canaranum Miq. ex C.B.Clarke
  • Solanum fuscum B.Heyne ex Wall.
  • Solanum griffithii (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze
  • Solanum prostratum Raeusch.

Solanum trilobatum is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka and mainland Southeast Asia. [1] It is used as a medicinal herb.

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Description

Solanum trilobatum is a delicate, tropical perennial plant often cultivated in temperate climates.

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Uses and medical research

Solanum trilobatum is not only used in the Indian cuisine for culinary purposes and a home medication as a remedy for common ailments such as fever, cold and cough, it has been the subject of numerous scientific investigations to validate its traditional medicinal uses and to isolate and identify the active compounds responsible for its therapeutic effects. Here are some key areas of research: [2]

Phytochemical Analysis

Pharmacological Studies


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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Solanum trilobatum L." Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  2. "A Study on Phytochemicals Antioxidant Antidiabetic and Antimicrobial Activity of the Leaves of Solanum Trilobatum".