Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifidum
ID:
1026878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bitter

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12: 544. 1913.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026216

Common Names

  • Solanum Angustifidum
  • Angustifidum Potato
  • Angustifidum Tomato

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Description

Solanum angustifidum (also called 'Narrow-fruited 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 angustifidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum angustifidum 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 angustifidum 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 angustifidum

Solanum angustifidum is native to South America. It can be found in moist soils, and is often found in gardens and flower beds.

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

Friedrich August Georg Bitter (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bitter' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import