# Solanum stipulaceum

*Solanum stipulaceum*

Its species name 'stipulaceum' refers to the prominent, leaf-like stipules at the base of its leaf stalks, which mimic miniature extra leaves.

- **Taxonomy:** Plantae › Tracheophyta › Magnoliopsida › Solanales › Solanaceae › Solanum
- **IUCN Red List status:** Least Concern
- **Population trend:** stable
- **Biome:** forest
- **Habitat:** Understory and disturbed edges of the Atlantic moist tropical forests
- **Diet:** Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
- **Range:** Brazil, Atlantic Forest
- **Size:** Shrub reaching 1 to 3 meters in height
- **Lifespan:** 5-15 years
- **Active:** diurnal
- **Threats:** Habitat fragmentation and agricultural expansion within the Atlantic Forest biome.
- **Safe to approach?:** Harmless to touch, but defensive if consumed. The plant contains toxic alkaloids; do not ingest any berries, leaves, or flowers. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek medical help immediately.

## Sources

- Plate: https://gaia-dex.com/species/81646714-e8a4-4ce5-9768-999f231e137c
- iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/842730

- Conservation status: IUCN Red List category, as recorded by Gaia-Dex
- Photo: https://inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/29684141/medium.jpg (B. Phalan, CC-BY, via iNaturalist)

Habitat, diet, size and similar notes are AI-written summaries; check them against the linked sources before relying on them.