Solanum erianthum D.Don

The Flora and Ethnobotany of Cat Island, Bahamas
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU)
Species
Family
Common Name
Description
Location/Habitat
Latitude
Uses/Comments
Collector(s)
Collection No
Solanum erianthum	Au: D. Don
Solanaceae
Greasy Bush, Big Leaf Saab Bush
Shrub with sea green tomentose vegetation and fruits. Flowers are
white.
Found between Old Bight and the Deep South Turn Around, along a dirt
road that runs east. Scrubby and scantily vegetated area that was cleared
for farming.
24°10’51”N	Longitude 75°24’41” W
The leaves are used to wash dishes, as they aid in removing the grease.
Leaves are boiled and the decoction taken in large amounts to "cascade”
(induce vomiting) to get all the cold out of the chest and stomach, and also
to relieve asthma.
Laurel R. Richey
99-469 Duplicates 5 Date June 13, 1999
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation
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