Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asperrimum
ID:
1027013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bitter & Moritz

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 393. 1920.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026351

Common Names

  • Solanum Asperrimum
  • Asperrimum Nightshade
  • Asperrimum Solanum

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Description

Solanum asperrimum (also called Rough Nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum asperrimum has white or pale purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum asperrimum is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, 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 asperrimum

Solanum asperrimum 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

Johann Wilhelm Karl Moritz (1797-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moritz' in the authors string.
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