Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acerifolium
ID:
1026350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Solan. Syn. 41. 1816.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025688

Common Names

  • Solanum Acerifolium
  • Maple-Leaved Potato
  • Hedgehog Potato

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Description

Solanum acerifolium (also called 'Maple-Leaved Nightshade', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a prostrate growth habit and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It usually grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum acerifolium is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used as a vegetable in some parts of the world. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flowers of Solanum acerifolium are white or pale purple, with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum acerifolium is a tropical shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Once established, Solanum acerifolium should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Solanum acerifolium

Solanum acerifolium can be found in Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Species in the Solanum genus

Solanum aemulans, Solanum blanco-galdosii, Solanum brucheri, Solanum edinense, Solanum michoacanum, Solanum procurrens, Solanum rechei, Solanum sambucinum, Solanum vallis-mexici, Solanum abitaguense, Solanum abollatum, Solanum abortivum, Solanum absconditum, Solanum abutilifolium, Solanum abutiloides, Solanum acanthodapis, Solanum acanthodes, Solanum acaule, Solanum accrescens, Solanum acerifolium, Solanum achorum, Solanum acroglossum, Solanum acropterum, Solanum acroscopicum, Solanum actaeibotrys, Solanum actephilum, Solanum aculeastrum, Solanum aculeatissimum, Solanum acuminatum, Solanum acutilobum, Solanum adenobasis, Solanum adenophorum, Solanum adoense, Solanum adscendens, Solanum adspersum, Solanum aethiopicum, Solanum affine, Solanum africanum, Solanum agnewiorum, Solanum agnoston, Solanum agrarium, Solanum agrimoniifolium, Solanum ajanhuiri, Solanum alatirameum, Solanum albescens, Solanum albicans, Solanum albidum, Solanum albornozii, Solanum albostellatum, Solanum aldabrense,

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import