Status:
valid
Authors:
Särkinen & S.Knapp
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 44: 47. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026259
Common Names
- Solanum Antisuyo
- Antisuyo Nightshade
- Antisuyo Solanum
Description
Solanum antisuyo (also called 'Antisuyo 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 antisuyo is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solanum antisuyo is a white to pale purple, 5-petaled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum antisuyo can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Solanum antisuyo
Solanum antisuyo is native to South America, particularly in Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
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
Tiina E. Särkinen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Särkinen' in the authors string.