Solanum adoxum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adoxum
ID:
1328804
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9(2): 219. 2014.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341258
Common Names
- Solanum Adoxum
- Adoxum Nightshade
- Adoxum Potato
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Solanum adoxum (also called white nightshade, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Solanaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests. It is an evergreen shrub with small, linear leaves and white flowers. It has a spreading or upright habit.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum adoxum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating colds, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solanum adoxum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Solanum adoxum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Solanum adoxum
Solanum adoxum can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Solanum adoxum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solanum adoxum?
Solanum adoxum
What is the common name of Solanum adoxum?
Solanum adoxum
Where is Solanum adoxum found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
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
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.