Anatomical characterization of the vegetative organs of three Solanum sp. L. Juss. (Solanaceae) species popularly known as medicinal

Neotropical forests have many plant species of great value, be it nutritional, ornamental and, mainly, medicinal. The substances present in these are the most varied and families very relevant this regard. family Solanaceae comprises whose secondary metabolites, including alkaloids, make them an interesting pharmacological target. However, large number their often, which often morphologically similar, makes therapeutic use unsafe. Thus, study aimed to contribute anatomical characterization assist correct identification so as support safe use. analyzed (S. paniculatum, S. sisymbriifolium americanum) were collected Atlantic forest environments analyses performed according usual protocols anatomy. results confirmed important diagnostic characteristics for distinction provided data that safer more effective use, since can used a reference species.