where pichi abounds. With this fodder, the animals recover and 
fatten up in a few days. 
Solanum crispum R. et P. Fl. Peruv. 2 (1799) 31, t. 158. 
(natre) 
According to the natives, an infusion can be used successfully 
in treating chavalongo, a kind of typhoid fever. 
Solanum nitidum R. et P. Fl. Peruv. 2 (1799) 33, t. 163. 
Solanum nutans R. et P. Fl. Peruv. 2 (1799) 34, t. 166. 
Solanum oblongum R. et P. Fl. Peruv. 2 (1799) 24, t. 165, fig. b. 
Solanum stellatum R. et P. Fl. Peruv. 2 (1799) 40, t. 176, fig. b. 
[Solanum hispidum Pers. Syn. | (1815) 228.] 
(campucassa; huircacassa) 
The partially toasted leaves have the property of drawing out 
splinters from any part of the flesh and of helping to suppurate 
infected ulcers, according to native belief. Another folk —lore 
belief holds that the spines of Solanum stellatum produce blisters 
full of lymph, if they penetrate the flesh. This lymph turns to pus, 
but the blisters break open and are cured by applying the partially 
roasted leaves of the same plant to the affected areas. 
Solanum pubescens R. et P. Fl. Peruv. 2 (1799) 36. 
S. incanum R. et P. Fl. Peruv. 2 (1799) 40. 
(yuruhuacta) 
The natives of Peru apply the leaves upside down to bring 
ulcers and sores to a head. When applied under side down, the 
leaves are believed also to heal sores. 
Solanum variegatum R. et P. Fl. Peruv. 2 (1799) 32, t. 162a. 
[Solanum muricatum Ait. Hort. Kew, ed. 1, 1 (1789) 250.] 
(pepino de la tierra; pepino del pais) 
When eaten in excess, the fruits cause tertian fevers and bloody 
stools and are harmful to those suffering from amoebas and 
dysentery. 
BIGNONIACEAE 
Jacaranda caerulea (Juss.) Griseb. Fl. Br. W. Ind. 1 (1861) 446. 
(yarabisco) 
The natives often use the bark of this tree to prepare anti- 
venereal and anti-rheumatic decoctions. The wood is employed in 
the preparation of cups for holding water which they are wont to 
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