Solanaceae · Solanum

Solanum vagum

ShrubMedicinal
Habit
Shrub
Flowering
February-July

Plant Details

Scientific name
Solanum vagum
Genus
Solanum
Habit
Shrub
Habitat
Grasslands
Habitat type
Grassland
Distribution
India
Flowering & fruiting
February-July

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Solanaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Solanaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Solanum vagum

Solanum vagum is a shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family (Nightshade/Tomato family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, cymose (extra-axillary) flower clusters, berry/capsule fruit. It is typically found in grasslands. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-July. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Illustration representing the Solanaceae family
Botanical family

Solanaceae

Nightshade/Tomato family

Solanum vagum belongs to the Solanaceae family.

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