Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aparadense
ID:
1026925

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.Mentz & M.Nee

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Pesquisas, Bot. 53: 170. 2003.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026263

Common Names

  • Solanum Aparadense
  • Aparadense Nightshade
  • Aparadense Solanum

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Description

Solanum aparadense (also called 'Aparadense 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 aparadense 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 aparadense 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum aparadense 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 aparadense

Solanum aparadense 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

Michael Nee (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Nee' in the authors string.
Lilian Auler Mentz (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Mentz' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import