Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anceps
ID:
1026569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. [Ruiz & Pavon] 2: 36, t. 169, fig. a. 1799.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025907

Common Names

  • Solanum Anceps
  • Anceps Potato
  • Anceps Tomato

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Description

Solanum anceps (also called 'Two-edged 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 anceps 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 anceps 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 anceps can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, they should be transplanted into a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C.

Where to Find Solanum anceps

Solanum anceps 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

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import