Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americanum
ID:
1026540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8, no. 5. 1768.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025878

Common Names

  • Solanum Americanum
  • Americanum Potato
  • Americanum Tomato

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Description

Solanum americanum (also called American Solanum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in wet, tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum americanum is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine in North America. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum americanum has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum americanum is a perennial herb native to South America. It is a member of the Solanaceae family and is closely related to tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Solanum americanum

Solanum americanum can be found in Central America 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

Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import