Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bolivianum
ID:
1027268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton ex Rusby

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 416. 1907.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026606

Common Names

  • Bolivian Nightshade
  • Solanum Bolivianum
  • Bolivian Potato

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Solanum bolivianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum bolivianum is a white to purple star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum bolivianum is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Bolivia and is found in the Andes Mountains. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Solanum bolivianum

Solanum bolivianum is native to South America, particularly in Bolivia. 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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import