Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amotapense
ID:
1026558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Svenson

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 33: 483. 1946.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025896

Common Names

  • Solanum Amotapense
  • Amotapense Potato
  • Amotapense Tomato

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Description

Solanum amotapense (also called 'Amotape Nightshade', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is native to South America, and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It grows in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum amotapense 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

Solanum amotapense 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 amotapense 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 amotapense

Solanum amotapense 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

Henry Knute Svenson (1897-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Svenson' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import