Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blanco-galdosii
ID:
1026299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ochoa

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Anales Ci., Univ. Nac. Agrar., Lima 11(3-4): 157-160. 1973.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025637

Common Names

  • Solanum blanco-galdosii
  • Blanco-Galdosii Plant
  • Solanum Plant

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Description

Solanum blanco-galdosii (also called 'Blanco's Potato', 'Blanco's Nightshade' and 'Galdos' Potato', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Peru and Bolivia. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves, white flowers and yellow-orange berries. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum blanco-galdosii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum blanco-galdosii is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum blanco-galdosii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or stem cuttings. Take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Solanum blanco-galdosii

Solanum blanco-galdosii is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Peru.

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

Carlos M. Ochoa (1929-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochoa' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import