Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
1026969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Särkinen & P.Gonzáles

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 44: 53. 2015.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026307

Common Names

  • Solanum Arenicola
  • Arenicolous Nightshade
  • Arenicolous Solanum

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Description

Solanum arenicola (also called Arenicola Solanum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, sandy habitats, such as deserts and beaches.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum arenicola is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum arenicola 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 arenicola is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. It is cultivated for its edible fruits and can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to allow for adequate space and light. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer to ensure optimal growth.

Where to Find Solanum arenicola

Solanum arenicola is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and northern 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

Tiina E. Särkinen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Särkinen' in the authors string.
Paúl Gonzáles: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Gonzáles' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import