Taxonomy of Seven Solanaceae Species from Hamirgarh Eco Park, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Tarang Ojha, Shahdab Hussain

Abstract: Precise taxonomic identification is the cornerstone of valid ethnobotanical, pharmacological, and ecological research. This study bridges a critical gap in the floristic knowledge of Rajasthan's semi-arid region by authenticating seven medicinally significant species of Solanaceae from Hamirgarh Eco Park: Solanum sisymbriifolium, S. nigrum, Datura ferox, D. stramonium, D. metel, Physalis minima, and Withania somnifera. Employing an integrated approach of field ecology and classical morphology, we characterized each species based on a suite of diagnostic macro-morphological traits. Authenticated voucher specimens, essential for scientific reproducibility, were deposited in the Sangam University Herbarium. The research outputs comprehensive descriptions, a comparative analysis, and a diagnostic key provide an indispensable resource for unambiguous species identification, particularly within notoriously difficult complexes like Solanum nigrum and Datura. This work establishes a verified baseline for future studies on the phytochemical potential and conservation of these valuable plant resources.

Keywords: Solanaceae taxonomy, Species authentication, Medicinal Plants, Diagnostic Morphology, Rajasthan Flora

How to Cite?: Tarang Ojha, Shahdab Hussain, "Taxonomy of Seven Solanaceae Species from Hamirgarh Eco Park, Bhilwara, Rajasthan", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 584-587, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251207064544, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251207064544