Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahamense
ID:
1027115

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 188. 1753.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026453

Common Names

  • Bahama Nightshade
  • Solanum Bahamense
  • Bahama Potato

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Description

Solanum bahamense (also called Bahama nightshade, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to the Bahamas and Cuba. It is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, dry forests, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum bahamense is used as a food source and also for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and can be used to make a tea that can help with digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum bahamense is a white or cream colored, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum bahamense 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 bahamense

Solanum bahamense is native to the Bahamas. 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import