Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baretiae
ID:
1027152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tepe

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 8: 39 (-45; figs. 1-2). 2012 [3 Jan 2012]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026490

Common Names

  • Baret's Nightshade
  • Solanum Baretiae
  • Baret's Potato

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Solanum baretiae 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 baretiae 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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Where to Find Solanum baretiae

Solanum baretiae is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. 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

Eric J. Tepe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tepe' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import